NAR settlement appeals add up as law professor signals new objection
University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier on Monday informed Judge Stephen Bough she would follow in the footsteps of fellow objectors who have appealed the Nov. 26 ruling
Landmark NAR commission settlement faces first appeal
A day after the settlement received final approval from Judge Stephen Bough, an entity known as Spring Way Center along with several homesellers appealed the deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 2
Court grants final approval to NAR's landmark settlement deal
Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 26
7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world
As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Nov 19
'Unconstitutional' court order risks NAR deal on appeal: Professor
Contracts law professor Tanya Monestier, an objector in the NAR settlement, described Judge Stephen Bough's order compelling objectors to appear in person as a 'glaring appellate issue'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
'Thank u, NXT:' NAR steers clear of Clear Cooperation at its big event
A National Association of Realtors spokesperson told Inman that the trade organization is continuing to gather feedback on the pocket listing rule through 'many channels'
Your biggest takeaways 1 year after the Sitzer verdict: Pulse
A year has passed, and we wanted to know how it's been for you, so we asked. Here are your biggest lessons learned since the Sitzer | Burnett verdict and how your business has changed
by Inman Nov 6
Gibson commission case sees 4 more settlements
NextHome, the Keyes Company, John L. Scott Real Estate and the K Company Realty have agreed to pay a combined total of nearly $5M
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Real estate myths BUSTED in 2024
Opinion
Cara Ameer writes that it's more important than ever to tout the truth and legitimacy of what is involved with what real estate agents really do and what they are worth
by Cara Ameer Nov 4
A year after the Sitzer verdict, here are my top 5 takeaways
Opinion
As she reflects on the historic decision and the current state of the industry, broker Cara Ameer offers thoughts on how far we've come and where we still need to go
by Cara Ameer Oct 31
Brokerages and non-Realtor MLSs settle antitrust suits for $30M
15 MLSs and 13 brokerages that chose to opt-in to NAR's commission settlement will cough up an additional $30,587,754 in compensation to sellers, raising the settlement fund to nearly $450M
NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson is 'stepping down'
After a decade leading the trade group's legal team — including through sexual harassment scandals and numerous anti-trust commission lawsuits — Johnson is leaving
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
Law professor estimates the plaintiffs' law firms are asking for only 3% of the total value of the deals when 'historic' business practice changes are taken into account
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 17
When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses
The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're 'working with.' But what exactly does that mean?
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 20
The Inman real estate commission FAQ: Hit the ground running in 2025
Now that we're in the thick of the 'New Normal,' it's time to answer the frequently asked questions agents and brokerages have about the newly implemented commission settlement rule changes
by Christy Murdock Aug 19