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The cuts are all part of what NAR called a 'months-long strategy' to 'streamline' and 'reposition' around its new leadership team, as well as 'reallocate' the association's budget dollars
Opinion
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes that a consumer-forward model that favors transparency is a win for the fair market
Executives mostly applauded NAR's decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn't satisfy everyone
Navigating the National Association of Realtors' amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don't want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis' lead
Last week, the National Association of Realtors weighed in with a tweak to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Here's what you had to say about it
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Rather than intentionally fragmenting the marketplace, the Redfin CEO writes, all listings should show in one place, with the seller allowing different levels of disclosure on each listing
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also criticized Northwest MLS, describing its rules as uniquely restrictive. But Windermere fired back at what it criticized as 'hoarding inventory'
After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within 1 day of marketing while adding new 'delayed marketing exempt listings'
Sellers who privately listed their home lost an average of $4,975, according to an analysis by Zillow of 2.72M deals since 2023. The gap is wider for sellers of color, underscoring the benefits of CCP
Most homebuyers are willing to do what it takes to ensure their real estate agent is compensated — even if it means paying out of pocket, an Intel-Dig Insights survey of 3,000 consumers reveals
Top agents are winning a greater share of listings in the wake of NAR's commission settlement last year, with high-performers holding 42.64% of all listings, new data from tech firm Relitix shows
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Opinion
When it comes to the Clear Cooperation Policy, the risks aren't worth the rewards and the potential for further litigation, coach Darryl Davis writes
A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes