NAR scores a victory in buyer commission lawsuit
An order from Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the Batton homebuyer case struck down a proposed class of plaintiffs that included substantial overlap with the class in the now-settled Burnett case
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
Agent anxiety over commissions falls as negotiations continue: Intel
Despite modest commission compression following the NAR settlement, agents are approaching conversations around compensation with less fear, according to the latest Intel Index survey data
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
News Knockout: Commission lawsuits settlement tops 2024
No story could surpass the industry-shaking news of NAR agreeing to settlement terms in the wake of antitrust commission lawsuits that would forever reshape how agents do business
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 20
News Knockout Final: Your favorite 2 stories of the year duke it out
Commission lawsuits and industry practice changes will face off in our final bracket challenge. Inman readers, vote now and let us know what you think is the most important story of 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 19
News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote
The commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxe brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote for the Final 4 top stories of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
EXp agrees to pay $34M to settle antitrust commission lawsuits
The brokerage was the third-largest by sales volume in 2022 and one of a relative few holdouts who had yet to settle lawsuits targeting the old status quo for real estate commissions
by Taylor Anderson Oct 7
Sitzer judge indicates his support for proposed NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough said payouts and practice changes in NAR's deal, added to those in the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements, represent 'substantial benefits' for sellers
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14