Opinion
Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions
Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement became an inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in memory. A judge is expected to approve the deal Tuesday
Over 491K homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700M raised by NAR, HomeServices and other settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline
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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'
Opinion
Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes
As the Nov. 26 hearing for final approval of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement approaches, voices from all sides are questioning its wisdom
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Tanya Monestier says the settlement 'reinforces the existing system of seller-paid inflated compensation while pretending to eliminate it' as attorneys walk away with $333M in cash
University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier's sample form makes clear the buyer is on the hook for buyer broker compensation so long as they successfully close a deal
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In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer
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
The California Association of Realtors says even though offers of compensation among brokers remain legal, members and their clients should not rely on 'historically common practices'