Berkshire Hathaway Energy added to growing Gibson commission suit
Amended complaint alleges Warren Buffett's company abused the trust inspired by his name to encourage homesellers to use HomeServices and further alleged price-fixing conspiracy
Tomorrow’s problem? Not for these Sitzer-spooked brokerages: Triple-I
More than 1 in 4 agents say their brokerage has changed its policy on buyer agency agreements, and fallout from commission suits has already taken a toll, according to Inman Intel Index results
by Daniel Houston Feb 21
Nevada homeseller files yet another commission lawsuit
Angela Boykin is suing over a home sale from 2022. Her case is the 2nd such recent lawsuit out of Nevada and adds to the growing number of cases that have followed the Sitzer | Burnett verdict
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
Realtor.com CEO 'loves' heated competition with Homes.com
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers
by Marian McPherson Jan 25
Meet the French baker behind California's big commission suit
Gael Fierro co-wrote a movie for Amazon Prime and ran a business selling cannelés before he decided to sue over the sale of his home in Los Angeles
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 22
Court says $200B commission suit against NAR must go forward
A federal court judge denied a request from the defendants to suspend the case pending the outcome of post-trial motions after the Sitzer | Burnett verdict
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 18
Post-Sitzer, the opinion of 8 people doesn't diminish agent value
Opinion
According to coach Darryl Davis, by staying positive, keeping perspective and being proactive, real estate agents can continue to demonstrate their worth
by Darryl Davis Jan 11
A Maryland homeowner just filed yet another commission lawsuit
The case is the latest of numerous antitrust lawsuits that have emerged in the wake of the October verdict in Sitzer | Burnett. It names NAR, Compass, Redfin and others as defendants
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 29
From Sitzer to Moehrl, 2023 was the year of commission confusion
Sitzer | Burnett and its verdict cast a long shadow that will extend into 2024 and potentially shake up the real estate industry. But it wasn't the only lawsuit with commissions in the crosshairs
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
Commission suits hit Realtors, brokerages in Florida, Pennsylvania
In separate lawsuits, homesellers allege the defendants — including Florida Realtors and West Penn MLS — conspired to enforce rules that inflated commissions on the sale of their homes
New commission suits and strategies: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the week's most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Nov. 10-16, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 17
Inman Intel Index: Anxiety among rank and file up in wake of Sitzer
For weeks, the eyes of real estate's agents and leadership were on the Sitzer | Burnett trial. They shared their thoughts and fears as part of Intel's monthly real estate sentiment survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 15
NAR will argue for 'complete reversal' of Sitzer | Burnett verdict
The National Association of Realtors' legal team on Monday blamed the ruling on the judge. The plaintiffs' attorney, meanwhile, said NAR hadn't 'learned anything' from its 'resounding defeat'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
The commission suit tsunami is upon us: The Download
Catch up with the 'mother of all lawsuits' and all of the other so-called copycats that have followed in the wake of Sitzer | Burnett
by Christy Murdock Nov 11
Commission lawsuits are piling up. Keep track of them all right here
In the wake of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, the number of bombshell lawsuits has rapidly multiplied — putting more pressure than ever on real estate's status quo. Here's a rundown of all the cases
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10