News Knockout: Readers vote for the top real estate story of 2024
Will it involve the DOJ, the three-way agreement, the National Association of Realtors, alleged bad behavior or something else? You decide Inman's top story of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
James Dwiggins: Clear Cooperation opponents are prioritizing profits
Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent's influence
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 10
Kevin Sears: Settlement averted bankruptcy, DOJ 'disrespectful'
NAR's president also said in a new podcast interview that homeseller-plaintiffs insisted during negotiations that the largest brokerages be left out of NAR's landmark settlement
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
NAR settlement appeals add up as law professor signals new objection
University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier on Monday informed Judge Stephen Bough she would follow in the footsteps of fellow objectors who have appealed the Nov. 26 ruling
New appeal takes on settlement approvals of Compass, others
James Mullis has appealed the final approval of settlements totaling $110M — a move that suggests the battle over how agents practice and get paid is far from over
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 3
Judge lays out reasoning for NAR settlement approval
Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested
Court grants final approval to NAR's landmark settlement deal
Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 26
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
NAR CEO signals support for '3-way agreement' amid Realtor pushback
At the National Association of Realtors' annual conference, CEO Nykia Wright emphasized the need to rebuild its relationships with large brokerages and doubled down on NAR's governance
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
'Thank u, NXT:' NAR steers clear of Clear Cooperation at its big event
A National Association of Realtors spokesperson told Inman that the trade organization is continuing to gather feedback on the pocket listing rule through 'many channels'
After NAR deal, MLSs will have to reinvent themselves — or else
At NAR NXT, panelists Marilyn Wilson, James Dwiggins and Clint Skutchan advised MLSs to make themselves essential without guaranteeing compensation
In latest Gibson ruling, judge offers clues on fate of NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough, who ruled on Sitzer | Burnett, said Gibson deals 'provide a significant financial recovery to the Settlement Class in light of the strengths and weaknesses of the case'
NAR asks court to toss antitrust lawsuit from Michigan brokers
Trade group says plaintiffs' complaint over 'compulsory' Realtor membership to access the MLS is 'nothing more than a desire to have membership benefits without membership'
Objections fly in against NAR and HomeServices settlement deals
The proposed settlements seek to cover too many claims for too little money and let too many in the industry have a 'free pass,' more than a dozen homesellers argued ahead of a Nov. 26 decision