VA officially unveils rules to allow vets to pay broker commissions
The temporary rules were first announced in May ahead of Memorial Day and came in response to calls from Realtors who feared veterans would become less competitive in the new landscape
by Taylor Anderson Jun 11
Seller who balked at inadequate payout appeals commission deal
Pennsylvania homeseller Spring Way Center is seeking to overturn the court approval of deals reached with Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX to resolve antitrust commission suits
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 11
Agents have complicated feelings about NAR, new Intel survey finds
Agents who rely on NAR primarily to protect their public image are less certain the trade group — which still enjoys broad approval — is a net positive for the industry, according to Intel poll results
by Daniel Houston Jun 10
MLSs remain valuable tools after the NAR settlement
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Realtracs CEO Stuart White writes that MLSs have an enhanced role as a reliable resource to support professionals as they follow the development of new processes and procedures
by Stuart White Jun 10
Is it time to debut your dual agency juggling act? The Download
How will agents master the delicate art of dual agency (and unlock double the opportunities), while balancing the fine line of fair representation?
by Christy Murdock Jun 8
NAR Pride Month post draws hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ replies
The National Association of Realtors' Instragram post highlighting Pride Month has garnered nearly 900 comments — the majority of them against the LGBTQ+ community
by Marian McPherson Jun 6
NAR says settlement 'eliminates' steering. Plaintiffs issue warning
Plaintiffs' lawyer Michael Ketchmark vowed legal action to enforce deal: 'Anyone who thinks they can send a few emails or bury their head in the sand and avoid the application of the law is wrong'
Buyer appeals Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements
The franchisors are not required to implement the business practice changes they agreed to until after the appeals process
Will dual agency become common after NAR's settlement?
Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as 'double ending'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
Commission disclosure platform aims to sidestep NAR, MLS rules
Nesthook claims it allows agents to 'communicate commission amounts while remaining fully compliant with settlement requirements.' Whether it runs afoul of the new rules remains unclear
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 3
A woman on her computer with a huge magnet in the picture to denote how to stop real estate websites from stealing your clients.
Coach and real estate expert Bernice Ross shares her best advice on how to turn yourself into a lead magnet this summer
by Bernice Ross Jun 3
Bright MLS will allow sellers to offer concessions upon listing
In response to NAR's proposed settlement, the nation's 2nd largest MLS will add data fields on June 11 allowing sellers to signal they're willing to offer buyer concessions when they list a home
by Andrea V. Brambila May 30
Pending home sales fell in April but expected rate cuts offer some hope
Contract signings fell 7.7% between March and April to a score of 72.3 on the Pending Home Sales Index last month, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde May 30
NWMLS opts out of NAR deal in bid to continue commission offers
Northwest MLS says banning compensation in the MLS restricts consumer choice and transparency. Plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark says 'the fox is guarding the chicken house'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 30
Nation’s largest MLS now allows listings to show seller concessions
The change allows listings in the California Regional Multiple Listing Service to display whether a homeseller is willing to offer concessions in price — including to cover broker fees
by Taylor Anderson May 29