It seems everyone's talking about Clear Cooperation these days. Is the policy a power grab from NAR and the MLSs or a sincere effort to level the playing field for buyers?
Documents obtained by Inman show Anywhere shares some — but not all — of Compass' concerns with the rule while on Thursday Compass CEO Robert Reffkin reiterated his call to ditch the policy
Law professor estimates the plaintiffs' law firms are asking for only 3% of the total value of the deals when 'historic' business practice changes are taken into account
Judge Andrea Wood, who oversaw the cases for years, said in a surprise filing on Wednesday that she discovered a relative's spouse was a partner at a law firm in a case known as Moehrl
The settlement was revealed in a new court filing, though the company has not said how much it might pay. The Keyes Company has more than 4,000 agents working across Florida
Real Grader, a 2023 member of NAR REACH, offers a solution that measures the social reach of agents, as well as their impact on business research sites like Google My Business and LinkedIn
Portals remain some of the most profitable businesses in real estate, while brokerage company profitability is more business model-dependent
The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company's complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings
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
In a phone interview, lead plaintiffs' counsel Michael Ketchmark weighed in on the consequences of violating the NAR settlement, Zillow's business model, and the 'monster case' that remains
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
President and CEO of Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone offers advice and perspective for the professional changes ahead
The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, here's the breakdown of who's up and who's down
Parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services argues plaintiff agreed to a mediation clause and, as a buyer, doesn't have standing to sue under federal and state antitrust laws
The franchisor's revenue remained flat year over year as it had to make significant payments during the quarter to address the commission lawsuit settlement and a 1999 tax matter