Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry's most polarizing rules
The case dates back to a 2020 settlement between NAR and the DOJ, and to the DOJ's 2021 attempt to withdraw from that settlement — something NAR is trying to block
Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It's a brave new world, and it begins this weekend
Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than 2 weeks
Regulators and prosecutors are cracking down on landlords who've falsified income and expense data on crucial loan documents, according to a new feature published by 'The Wall Street Journal'
In a statement sent to NAR members, Kevin Sears confirmed executives of the trade organization met with Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter last week to discuss settlement updates
'The judge's decision created a loophole that could allow associations to sidestep antitrust scrutiny by cloaking restrictive rules as optional,' the DOJ's filing states
The California Association of Realtors postponed the release of 21 forms this week after receiving feedback from members — and an inquiry from the US Department of Justice
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The US Department of Justice on Monday argued NAR 'does not identify any errors of law or fact meriting panel rehearing' over whether the antitrust enforcer can reopen its probe into NAR rules
The antitrust enforcer has until June 20 and 21 to give its take on three real estate-related cases and potentially influence upcoming commission changes
Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as 'double ending'
Washington Trust denied allegations leveled by the Justice Department last fall, but agreed to invest at least $9M to improve access to mortgage credit in minority neighborhoods
The massive trade organization promised in March to make various policy changes as part of a landmark settlement. The rules will now roll out slightly later than expected
The campaign will roll out across print and digital media and comes against the backdrop of commission disruption and intense competition among portals