Remove Advertising Remove Legal Remove Real Estate Agent Remove Realtors
article thumbnail

Judge in Zillow suit allows REX’s false advertising claims to stand

Housing Wire

Just days after awarding Zillow and National Association of Realtors (NAR) a major victory in their legal battle against REX Real Estate , the court made it clear that Zillow’s fight is far from over. It is literally false not to characterize REX’s listings as ‘Agent Listings.’

article thumbnail

MLSs, local associations help members navigate changes tied to NAR settlement

Housing Wire

While the news of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits may have created panic at some brokerages , local Realtor associations and Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) said they were not only anticipating the news but were prepared for it.

Realtors 362
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

As commission lawsuits mount, personal injury lawyers see an opportunity

Housing Wire

The firm’s website advertises that it specializes in personal injury lawsuits. Several local Realtor Associations were also named, which is different than the earlier suits. It will be: ‘Have you or a loved one closed on a house in the last five years and used a real estate agent?

Law 395
article thumbnail

‘Don’t panic:’ KW executives address agent questions on NAR commission settlement

Housing Wire

Under the terms of the settlement agreements reached by both Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), cooperative compensation is still allowed. Cooperative compensation is still legal,” Papasan stressed. The buyer can use those funds for anything they would like, including paying their agent, if they choose.”

Agents 388
article thumbnail

The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home Without a REALTOR®

Lamacchia Realty

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF SELLING YOUR HOME WITHOUT A REALTOR® There is no denying it, the housing market has been a rollercoaster over the last several years. From the Covid-19 driven frenzy in 2020 to the significant inventory slowdown this year , buyers , sellers , and agents have all had adapt and grow comfortable with change.

article thumbnail

10 essential skills real estate agents should possess

Housing Wire

Achieving success as a real estate agent requires more than simply understanding the mechanics of the job. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Another hat to place on your head?

article thumbnail

Real estate teams beat brokerage firms in profitability

Housing Wire

“Back then, principal brokers who formed a company recruited agents to help them take care of referrals.”. Back in 2017, RealTrends partnered with the California Association of Realtors to study real estate teams. However, teams spent 18% of gross margin on advertising and marketing; while brokerages spent about 2.4%.