Crye-Leike alleges coverage under NAR deal despite industry ranking
Despite its ranking as the 31st largest brokerage in the T3 Sixty Real Estate Almanac for more than $7B in sales volume in 2022, Crye-Leike says Gibson suit shouldn't be allowed to proceed
Leaders foresee opportunity in wake of antitrust commission suits
Leaders at last week's Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year's tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate's new normal
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
How to take advantage of 'the new normal' post-NAR settlement
At Inman Connect New York, Kendall Bonner, Russ Cofano and Christine Jacobson urged agents to change how they communicate their value
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 22
Judge orders eXp to turn over 'sweetheart deal' negotiation docs
Court probes 'reverse auction' allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
NAR votes on settlement funding, DOJ help for MLSs, campaign rules
NAR's board of directors and Executive Committee voted on a slew of proposals at NXT on Monday. But it was 1 involving NAR's counterpart to the north that drew the most discussion
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
'Unconstitutional' court order risks NAR deal on appeal: Professor
Contracts law professor Tanya Monestier, an objector in the NAR settlement, described Judge Stephen Bough's order compelling objectors to appear in person as a 'glaring appellate issue'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
DC-area title companies settle agent steering scheme with AG
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb found that 4 title companies gave financial and other perks to real estate agents in return for homebuyer referrals. The companies have agreed to pay $3M
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 29
You've got mail: NAR settlement class notices head to consumers
Consumers will learn of the commission settlement via a website, emails and postcards. Claims from homesellers hoping to claim some of the settlement money are due by next May
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today
The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors' major antitrust settlement. They're poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 17
New suit, commission squeeze, 'serious fines': Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 16
DOJ inquiry delays settlement-related document rollout at CAR
The California Association of Realtors postponed the release of 21 forms this week after receiving feedback from members — and an inquiry from the US Department of Justice
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
MLSs remain valuable tools after the NAR settlement
Opinion
Realtracs CEO Stuart White writes that MLSs have an enhanced role as a reliable resource to support professionals as they follow the development of new processes and procedures
by Stuart White Jun 10
'Godspeed': Enforcement of NAR settlement changes shifts to MLSs
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings earlier this week, MLS executives were told they would be responsible for making sure real estate agents and brokers follow the new commission rules