'Alarming': NAR slams DOJ effort to resume commission investigation
In a new brief, NAR claims the DOJ's argument for resuming its probe would 'destabilize the law.' The agency has sought to overturn an earlier ruling that quashed a request for more information
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 26
5 steps to making money in today’s down market
Helping your clients understand the psychology of a changing market will make the job of selling their home much easier
by Bernice Ross Jul 18
Gary Keller at Keller Williams KW Family Reunion 2019
The Sitzer/Burnett antitrust case is set to begin Oct. 16 but could be moved to February. The court denied the franchisor's request to change the date because it conflicts with KW's Family Reunion
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 11
'Marginal agents' with fewer sales now claim quarter of commissions
Agents with 5 or fewer sales a year took in an estimated 25-30% of all commission income in 3 disparate markets, according to an analysis of MLS data by the Consumer Federation of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 10
MLS turns back on franchisors after settling commission case for $3M
Homesellers plan to use funds from MLS PIN, the largest multiple listing service in New England, to continue antitrust litigation against Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices
DOJ: NAR commission and pocket listing investigation should resume
The US Department of Justice wants 'to resume its consequential investigation of conduct that affects over $100 billion in broker fees paid by Americans annually,' according to an appeal
Commissions may be going up, but are agents making less?
Opinion
As major brokerage brands settle the bombshell commission lawsuits, real estate agents will be discussing their commissions more than ever before
by Teresa Boardman May 16
Commission compression depression? 4 steps to ease pain
Do your clients focus on price or potential? Whether it's your commission or their home price, their attitude will make all the difference
by Carl Medford Apr 19
How to lead your agents through the class-action commission storm
Brokers can help agents prepare for rough times ahead and any challenges that come their way
by Molly McKinley Apr 4
I gave AI 10 commission objection scripts. Here are its faves
If you’re having trouble figuring out which scripts work best, take them for a test drive on ChatGPT. Ask it to explain why one script is more effective than the others
by Bernice Ross Mar 28
Agents sue largest Coldwell Banker franchise over commission 'scheme'
Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage allegedly pocketed commission fees it told its agents were going to the franchisor. The brokerage says the allegations are 'a complete fabrication'
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 10
Massachusetts orders halt to MV Realty's 40-year listing contracts
Preliminary injunction in Massachusetts says 'homeowner benefit agreements' are actually high-interest mortgage loans and can no longer be offered or enforced until case is resolved
Nearly two-thirds of brokerage sites aren't displaying commissions
Consumer Federation of America: Despite an NAR rule change, only Redfin displays buyer-agent compensation in virtually all of the major cities examined
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 16
This is the year when 'agents have to go deep': BHGRE's Barry Jenkins
Jenkins, Better Homes and Gardens Native American Group chief marketing officer, sat down with Inman ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York later this month
by Marian McPherson Jan 12
Two wolves fighting
The Sitzer/Burnett trial has been delayed until after a higher court rules on an appeal from HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 16