Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

“In down markets, the best agents and the best brokerages gain market share,” Reffkin, the CEO of Compass, told investors and analysts during his firms first-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday evening. “We We are a company of top agents.” million, compared to Q1 2023’s free cash-flow loss of $59 million.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The National Association of Realtors’ longtime CEO Bob Goldberg is leaving the trade association, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to HousingWire Thursday morning. “We ” Goldberg was set to retire from his position at the end of 2024, closing out a 30-year career at NAR.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2024

31, 2023, when a Missouri jury found the National Association of Realtors , HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, to prepare and file these motions. The parties had since Oct.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams and HomeServices of America , have asked judge Andrea Wood to rule on the suit based on the evidence that has been presented during the discovery period of the proceedings. After almost five years of litigation, it is clear that Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Also, fields displaying broker compensation on MLSs must be eliminated, there is a blanket ban on the requirement that agents subscribe to MLSs to offer or accept compensation and buyers’ agents must have written agreements. NAR said that the changes , if approved by the court, will go into effect in mid-July 2024.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A final approval hearing for the two settlements has been set for May 9, 2024. In late October 2023, an eight-person jury in Missouri found Keller Williams, along with defendants, NAR and HomeServices of America, liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Plaintiffs in Florida and Pennsylvania filed lawsuits on Monday, accusing real estate industry players of allegedly colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. In an email, Marla Martin, a spokesperson for Florida Realtors, said the trade group was working on a statement about the allegations.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

In light of the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett suit and the terms of the National Association of Realtor’s nationwide settlement agreement of the commission lawsuits , several prominent industry analysts believe Zillow will struggle with its financial performance. Of the approximately 1.5

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2023

15, 2024, to file a statement of interest, if the court wishes to hear the department’s views before making a decision about granting preliminary approval. Leal also asked Saris to give the DOJ until Feb.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. Attorneys, Realtors and clients are a big part of our repeat business.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Named after its lead plaintiff, the Nosalek suit alleges that MLS PIN, HomeServices of America , Keller Williams , RE/MAX and Anywhere colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. The Keller Williams settlement has yet to receive preliminary approval.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed last week the changes it would like to see in how real estate agents and brokers are compensated through its statement of interest filed in the MLS Property Information Network commission lawsuit , few in the real estate industry were surprised by the agency’s desire to decouple commissions.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The National Association of Realtors continues to face demands for change from staffers and members in the wake of the sexual harassment allegations brought forth in the New York Times exposé. Goldberg , the trade group’s current CEO, is currently set to retire at the end of 2024, closing out his 30-year career at NAR.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

District Court in Boston, the Nosalek suit alleges that MLS PIN, Keller Williams , RE/MAX , Anywhere and HomeServices of America colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. Originally filed in 2020 in U.S. The Keller Williams settlement has yet to receive preliminary approval.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2024

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With the guidance of your trusted REALTOR®, you can be prepared to handle anything and bring your transaction to a smooth close. Your REALTOR® should be very familiar with situations like these and possess the knowledge to reach a solution that works for everyone involved. Remember, don’t negotiate these terms alone.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In her first national interview since a Missouri jury found the real estate industry liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions, National Association of Realtors (NAR) president Tracy Kaspe r said the trade group would continue to advocate for what it feels is best for consumers. “We

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” in question.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2024

Analysts at investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods believe that the Department of Justice will intervene in Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit after receiving the green light to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors. The DOJ appealed the ruling in March of 2024. Circuit Court of Appeals in D.C.

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