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Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for ‘judgment as a matter of law’ in Sitzer suit

Housing Wire

She said that HomeServices does not meddle in operations, give advice, or advise on commissions or how the brokerage approaches Realtor association membership. Frazier also told the jury that ReeceNichols does not require agents to be members of the National Association of Realtors , but the local MLS does. They were guidelines.

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DataDigest: The remarkably resilient agent commission rate

Housing Wire

Relatedly, discount brokerages have promised big savings to sellers for decades. The legal threat that looms largest is what’s known as the “Moehrl case.” The plaintiffs essentially argue that sellers are subsidizing buy-side agents and it’s an anti-competitive practice that lacks transparency. They were wrong.

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Zillow believes the evolution of the industry will only help it grow

Housing Wire

According to Barton, the “substance of the settlement” is a “very reasonable middle path forward for the industry, where commissions are communicated between sellers and buyers and both parties are better educated.” Barton also touched upon the terms of NAR’s settlement agreement. Eighty-percent of all real estate transactions across the U.S.

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“Collusion,” agent training are the focus on day three of the Sitzer/Burnett trial

Housing Wire

Several industry executives, including Rene Galicia, the former director of MLS engage at the National Association of Realtors , and Rodney Gansho, the head of engagement at NAR, again appeared via video deposition, according to reports from Inman News. Gorman said that his understanding was that the proposal did not make it out of committee.

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The doxing saga of Michael Arrington’s Miami mansion?

Housing Wire

If you’re a big celebrity, the press is going to find out,” Michael Nourmand, president of Beverly Hills-based brokerage Nourmand & Associates Realtors , told RealTrends. The home was originally designed in 2015 by Florida-based architect Cesar Molina. There is usually more bark than bite,” Nourmand said.

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The doxing saga of Michael Arrington’s Miami mansion?

Housing Wire

If you’re a big celebrity, the press is going to find out,” Michael Nourmand, president of Beverly Hills-based brokerage Nourmand & Associates Realtors , told RealTrends. The home was originally designed in 2015 by Florida-based architect Cesar Molina. There is usually more bark than bite,” Nourmand said.

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FSBO Ethics: What to Consider When Working with FSBOs

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FSBO ethics are not included in the National Associaton of REALTORs® (NAR) Code of Ethics. According to RISMedia , in 2015, the vast majority of FSBOs who couldn’t sell their homes on their own eventually listed with real estate brokerages. However, in-person visits are legal. Why work with FSBOs?