NAR, MLSs seek to avoid disclosing competition documents in pocket listing suit
The PLS wants info on Upstream, the DANGER Report, the Clear Cooperation Policy and antitrust inquiries from the DOJ or FTC. Realtors say producing these documents would impose 'substantial burdens' on them
Proposed class-action suit takes aim at Airbnb over pandemic refunds
'I want justice for other hosts who've been hurt by this, and I want Airbnb to be held accountable,' said the vacation rental host who is leading the lawsuit
Zillow investor lawsuit over co-marketing program gets class-action status
Hundreds or thousands of investors could be impacted by litigation over Zillow's agent-lender co-marketing program. Zillow continues to say the 3-year-old suit is without merit
Can property owners learn the warning signs of a grifter?
A rental property owner in New York City's West Village was recently taken advantage of by a 'serial grifter' who turned into a nightmare roommate. Is it possible for property owners to safeguard themselves against these con artists?
NAR, MLSs strike back against antitrust suit over pocket listing policy
The trade groups allege that it is Pocket Listing Services' business model that is anticompetitive and harms homebuyers and sellers
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
Broken ripped heart
Judge says Realogy, not SIRVA, violated terms of the deal. The ruling means the acquisition won't go forward, but Realogy can pursue a $30M termination fee
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 21
A woman holding up a hand in objection
Judge says agents don't have a right to benefit from the contributions of fellow Realtors while withholding their own listings. Top Agent Network criticizes policy's exception for office exclusives
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 21
Mets star, NYC landlord locked in rental dispute
Noah Syndergaard, accused of shirking his rent payment responsibilities, fired back on Twitter
by Patrick Kearns May 27
NAR's legal team offers tips to avoid cybercrime, lawsuits
NAR General Counsel Katie Johnson and NAR Associate Counsel Charlie Lee update Realtors on legal issues that could hit their pocketbooks
by Andrea V. Brambila May 13
Zillow and Trulia beat back patent infringement suit for listing apps
'This ruling ensures we will be able to continue to provide this information,' said a Zillow Group spokesperson
Real estate agent sues SetSchedule, alleges 60+ spam calls
The suit alleges the lead generation firm won't stop harassing her with autodialed calls
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 10
Don't pretend to have all the answers: It could come back to bite you
Providing clients bad information could lead to a lawsuit or state regulatory agency complaint
by John Giffen Jan 26
Keller Williams training scripts called out in commission lawsuit
The massive class-action antitrust suit specifically cites training scripts as evidence KW engaged in steering buyers away from low-commission listings
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 19
Compass sued over a single decimal point
A real estate advisory firm is suing the NY-headquartered brokerage for underpayment over what it says was a costly minor typo in a years-old contract
Agent sues Move and NAR for ‘harassing’ texts
The South Florida agent says she kept receiving telemarketing messages from realtor.com, even after opting out
by Patrick Kearns Sep 19