Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

The latest copycat commission lawsuit alleges that real estate industry players in Nevada have colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. Unlike other commission lawsuit, the Whaley suit only names Realtor associations as defendants. The suit was filed on Monday in U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

In an amended complaint filed on Friday, home sellers Danielle and Jessie Kay (who sold a house in Baden, Pennsylvania, in December 2021 with the help of an agent from Realty One Group Gold Standard ) were added as a plaintiff. The Pennsylvania copycat commission lawsuit has some new defendants and a new plaintiff.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Filed last Wednesday in the Western District of Missouri, the Umpa suit, named after its lead and only plaintiff Daniel Umpa, accuses the real estate industry of allegedly colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. The National Association of Realtors will respond to this complaint in court.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

Thanks to Lisa Chinatti, the broker-owner at Chinatti Realty Group , he was not completely caught off guard. She talks with a lot of people, and she announced to our company that this was coming and went through what exactly we should expect,” said Posnick, the sales manager at Chinatti Realty Group. Lisa is super on the pulse.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

On Wednesday, home seller plaintiffs in northern Georgia filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While the lawsuit does name large corporate brokerage firms as defendants, including Keller Williams , Side , HomeServices of America , and Fathom Realty , the robust defendant list also includes real estate teams, such as The Loken Group and Hexagon Group , as well as an individual broker, Mark Anthony Dimas.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2024

We are currently evaluating the substance of the motion and the best manner for HomeServices to continue to protect those we represent and defend our position in the appropriate legal forums,” the statement continued.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 18, 2023

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. What many consumers don’t realize is there are some key distinctions of a REALTOR® that will benefit them in their real estate endeavors. What is NAR?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2024

Caldwell also noted the National Association of Realtors ’ settlement agreement , writing that “given the broad contours of this new settlement agreement and the changing landscape of the parties’ positions on centralization, we think it wise to deny centralization at this time.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2024

the copycat suit alleges that real estate industry players have colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. Lyon & Associates , Guide Real Estate , Paul M. Zagaris Real Estate , and Anywhere franchise Century 21 Select Real Estate , are also defendants in the lawsuit.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Hart cited two strategic acquisitions, Realty Austin in Texas and DPP in California, as part of its growth strategy. Moving forward, we will continue to be opportunistic in our approach to adding to our agent base via selective M&As,” Hart said during the earnings call. Reffkin cited the Seattle market as reason for optimism.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

In the 24 hours after news broke of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits , Doug Danzey, the leader of the eXp Realty -brokered teamerage The Cobalt Group , said the most pervasive emotion among his agents has been panic. “I It is really going to go backwards.

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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

APRIL 28, 2022

The Madison, New Jersey-based conglomerate whose name brands include Corcoran , Sotheby’s International Realty , and Coldwell Banker , among others, posted $23 million in net income for the first three months of 2022. Despite the acute inventory shortage, the National Association of Realtors estimated this week that 5.6

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In the first nine months of this year the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has collected $229.6 million in membership dues from 1.542 million members, who are mostly real estate agents and brokers. million to the Realtors Political Action Committee.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

31, 2023, the Gibson lawsuit pits three Missouri home sellers, Don Gibson, Lauren Criss and John Meiners, against National Association of Realtors , Compass , eXp World Holdings , Redfin , Weichert Realtors , United Real Estate , Howard Hanna and Douglas Elliman. Accepted by the court on Oct.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The industry has already had a preview of this with the Burton suit in South Carolina, which only names the National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams as defendants, unlike some of the other copycat lawsuits, such as the Batton 2 suit, which names seven defendants, or the March lawsuit and its 27 Manhattan brokerage defendants.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

During a virtual open house hosted by Keller Williams to answer agent and broker questions about the settlements in the commission lawsuits , the overwhelming message was for real estate professionals to focus on what they can control. Cooperative compensation is still legal,” Papasan stressed. Don’t panic.

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CA Realty Training

JULY 19, 2021

That’s how successful real estate agents create successful careers. The National Association of REALTORS® created a method to build trust that has helped millions of agents generate great customer service. This method is a set of ethical rules that agents follow to build a trustworthy relationship with clients.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2024

WHY YOU NEED A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY WHEN BUYING A HOME When buying a home, you might wonder, “Do I need a real estate attorney, or is my real estate agent enough?” Before we dive into the details, let’s talk about what services a real estate attorney can provide.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

My first transaction as a Real Estate Agent was as a dual agent representing both the buyer and the seller. What is Dual Agency in Real Estate? Dual agency is when a real estate agent works with the buyer and the seller on the same transaction simultaneously.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

Two days after a New York Times exposé of alleged sexual harassment and a culture of fear at the National Association of Realtors , President Kenny Parcell announced his resignation. Parcell was called out for alleged sexual harassment by 16 of the more than two dozen current and former NAR employees interviewed by the Times. “I

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty agent Jessica Adams is under fire after TechCrunch co-founder and crypto investor, Michael Arrington took to Twitter on Tuesday alleging that Adams had leaked information about his purchase of a Miami waterfront mansion to the press, creating security concerns that forced him and his family to relocate.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2022

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty agent Jessica Adams is under fire after TechCrunch co-founder and crypto investor, Michael Arrington took to Twitter on Tuesday alleging that Adams had leaked information about his purchase of a Miami waterfront mansion to the press, creating security concerns that forced him and his family to relocate.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

The question should I sell my home for sale by owner or without a Realtor® is likely one asked by every home seller with the thought of trying to save money. We would imagine it's the same in most real estate markets around the country as we have found the same to be true of homes for sale in Charlotte as well.

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Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 15, 2023

Let’s face it, we’ve all seen the online ads and billboards (and we’ve definitely seen that certain famous caveman) for real estate businesses offering to buy your home quickly and with cash. No REALTOR ® guidance to help you through negotiations – Selling your home with a “we buy homes” company means not needing to hire a REALTOR ®.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%. according to the company.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

When searching for discount realtors in Dallas, you may notice a lot of options at your disposal. It can be a challenge to understand what’s important to look for when finding the right company or Realtor to sell your house in a “non-traditional” way. What does a traditional agent charge in Dallas-Fort Worth?

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

When searching for discount realtors in Houston, you may notice a lot of options at your disposal. It can be a challenge to understand what’s important to look for when finding the right company or Realtor to sell your house in a “non-traditional” way. What does a traditional agent charge in Houston, TX?

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

When searching for discount realtors in Austin, you may notice a lot of options at your disposal. It can be a challenge to understand what’s important to look for when finding the right company or Realtor to sell your house in a “non-traditional” way. What does a traditional agent charge in Austin, TX?

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

When searching for discount realtors in San Antonio, you may notice a lot of options at your disposal. It can be a challenge to understand what’s important to look for when finding the right company or Realtor to sell your house in a “non-traditional” way. What does a traditional agent charge in San Antonio, TX?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But what makes Redfin different – what makes it radically, transformatively different – is that it classifies real estate agents as employees. These employee agents are exceedingly more productive than the average independent contractor agent. million real estate agents. A profitable division.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 10, 2023

Disclosing Infected Drywall While sellers are legally obligated to disclose any obvious defects to the house, there’s no guarantee that they will always be completely truthful, especially when it comes to issues like toxic drywall. Our Lamacchia Realty Agents Can Help! Concerned About Defective Drywall?

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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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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

It should be noted that not every state uses due diligence fees in real estate transactions, so it is important to consult with your real estate agent so they may educate you on the legal implications of a housing contract. This is a task that your realtor can be present for on your behalf.

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