Maryland broker is latest to target NAR’s ‘3-way agreement’
Jerome E. Milko filed an antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors, saying the requirement to join local, state and national Realtor organizations is an illegal conspiracy
by Taylor Anderson Apr 17
Judge suggests agent hire a lawyer for his antitrust case against NAR
Federal judge indicates agent 'might benefit' from an attorney in suit against NAR's 3-way agreement, compares the situation to hiring a Realtor
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 14
Non-member MLS option may boost Phoenix Realtors' revenue
By offering an option to skip state and national Realtor membership, the local association stands to earn 84% more per agent while brokers and agents pay hundreds less, according to an analyis
Suing brokers increasingly chafe at NAR rules and reputation
Pennsylvania real estate broker Maurice Muhammad highlights alleged disparate enforcement of rules in his amended antitrust complaint challenging 'forced' Realtor membership
NAR, Phoenix Realtors settle fight over MLS Choice
The Arizona association will withdraw MLS Choice, but will still offer some resources to people holding real estate licenses who are not members of NAR
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency
Opinion
EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025
by Leo Pareja Feb 18
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
Real estate's antitrust woes may continue during Trump's 2nd term
Although some in the real estate industry hope Trump will bring a lighter hand to antitrust, his nominees for Attorney General and Assistant AG suggest otherwise
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
NAR wants Michigan 3-way lawsuit thrown out
The case began in August and challenges requirements that agents belong to local, state and national Realtor associations. NAR previously asked to have the case dismissed in November
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 16
NAR hires insider as 'first-ever' senior VP of industry relations
Jarrod Grasso will lead the trade group's efforts to 'deepen engagement with state and local associations, MLS executives and other critical industry partners'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 15
Louisiana agents latest to file suit over divisive NAR 3-way agreement
Industry members argue in the new lawsuit that NAR and other defendants have engaged in anticompetitive practices. They want restitution — and an end to rules they don't support
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 3
QUIZ: How well do you remember the big real estate stories of 2024?
Scandals, lawsuits, Fed rate cuts and iconic listings made headlines this year and kept the real estate industry buzzing. Now, let’s see how well you recall these standout moments of 2024
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 31
NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and 'simmering enemies'
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 26
Phoenix Realtors to NAR: 'We will not withdraw MLS Choice'
Phoenix Realtors rejected the trade group's demand that the association withdraw its MLS Choice membership for non-Realtors. PAR said the MLS Choice is a 'legally sound' option for agents
by Marian McPherson Dec 24