NAR notches a legal win after judge tosses '3-way agreement' lawsuit
The judgment is good news for NAR, which is facing legal challenges in various states across the country over similar allegations that take issue with the 3-way agreement
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
NAR considers Code of Ethics changes regarding speech
Changes would offer a specific definition of 'harassment' and aim to reduce liability. The prospect of change comes as Texas lawmakers consider a bill that could conflict with current NAR rules
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27
NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill
Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership
The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1
Broker alleges NAR rules 'forced' her to pay for inactive agents
In an updated antitrust complaint, a broker takes aim at NAR's 3-way agreement and other membership rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 28
Texas broker latest to file suit over NAR's divisive 3-way agreement
Luz de Amor Eytalis took aim at rules that require ‘forced memberships’ in local, state and national Realtor associations in order to access her local multiple listing service
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26
A fixture of Texas Realtor groups narrows in on ethics in real estate
Broker Romeo Manzanilla spoke to Inman ahead of his appearance at Connect Austin on Oct. 9 about raising professionalism in the real estate industry in the wake of NAR settlement changes
Texas homesellers file new commission suit as cases pile up
The new suit is the second in Texas since the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, and is one of a growing number of antitrust cases challenging the way agents get paid
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 14
New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams
A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
Agent pleads guilty for Capitol riot, another keeps her real estate license
Agents Katherine Schwab, Jenna Ryan and Jason Hyland flew on a private plane to Washington, D.C., and 'stormed the Capitol.' Ryan remains a Realtor after her conviction and prison term
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 23
How I Connect Now: Ro Malik, Troy Palmquist, Dan Noma Jr., Amy Somerville, JP Piccinini
Five members of the Inman community share their tactics for success during this time
by Inman May 22
Realogy title company cuts brokerage's commission at seller request
Engel & Völkers Austin sued Independence Title and homeseller Robert Turner, but the court dismissed the case against Independence. Turner is countersuing, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. The case is set for trial on May 4
A blue whale
For the first time, consulting firm tallies members in state and local associations and MLSs
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 16
Former National Association of Realtors President Charles McMillan dies at 66
McMillan credited with leading trade group out of the housing crisis
Keeping your business afloat: A disaster guide for real estate agents
While some are still battling flood waters in their markets, others are emerging from the effects of Hurricane Harvey
by Gill South AND Teke Wiggin Aug 31