NAR is a perpetual-motion lawsuit magnet: The Download
A spate of recent lawsuits makes it clear the NAR's legal woes are far from over. Where do they (and you) go from here?
by Christy Murdock Oct 26
Here's your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download
Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate's biggest names are standing on
by Christy Murdock Oct 12
Is NAR really ready to rethink its legal strategy? The Download
As the trade group's chief legal officer exits, the National Association of Realtors prepares to evaluate its legal exposure and develop a litigation strategy. Is it too little too late?
by Christy Murdock Oct 5
Is that big Fed rate cut a cure-all for the mopey market? The Download
With this week's half-percent rate cut from the Federal Reserve, agents are hoping sellers will finally get off the fence and loosen up some inventory to get the market moving
by Christy Murdock Sep 21
How risky is it to be a real estate agent? The Download
Wire fraud, cybercrime, personal safety — this Realtor Safety Month it's a good idea to ask the question, 'How safe are you, really?'
by Christy Murdock Sep 14
NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download
They've been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation's highest court to enforce a previous settlement
by Christy Murdock Sep 7
Attorneys, consumer groups have got eyes on agents: The Download
Everyone — from Michael Ketchmark to the consumer advocates behind Moehrl — is letting agents know that they're under scrutiny as they implement the new rules
by Christy Murdock Aug 24
Michigan Realtors are mad as hell, and they're suing: The Download
NAR buckles up for a new legal brouhaha as Michigan agents and brokers head to court over 'compulsory' membership to access the MLS after removing 'guaranteed broker commission'
by Christy Murdock Aug 17
Can you survive the squeeze from 2% commissions? The Download
The Consumer Federation of America raised eyebrows and hackles with its advice to pay only the equivalent of a 2% commission for both real estate purchases and sales
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download
NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at ICLV with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group's past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency
by Christy Murdock Aug 3
It's a 'watershed moment' for commissions: The Download
Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30% fall in commissions from legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at ICLV to talk consolidation, disruption, innovation
by Christy Murdock Jul 27
Dot your i's and cross your t's. The paper chase is here: The Download
Ed Zorn, Anthony Lamacchia and others weigh in on buyer agreements, commission sharing and everything you need to know about the new forms
by Christy Murdock Jul 20
Will falling mortgage rates juice the housing market? The Download
As financial targets pave the way for interest rates to (finally) fall, the real estate industry is cautiously optimistic about a late-year boost
by Christy Murdock Jul 13
The number of settlement appeals is totally bananas: The Download
Buyers and sellers who feel like the commission settlements didn't go far enough are fighting back in court, and the cases are bunching up
by Christy Murdock Jul 5
Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download
What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy?
by Christy Murdock Jun 29