Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2024

Unlike other MLSs, MetroList is not exclusively owned or operated by Realtor associations affiliated with the National Association of Realtors. Instead MetroList is owned and operated by local Realtor associations and California Real Estate Brokers, Inc. 18, 2020, and the present.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

8, 2019, and the present. Like the other commission lawsuits, the Grace suit takes aim at NAR’s Participation Rule, which requires listing agents to make a blanket offer of compensation to the buyer’s broker in order to list the property on the MLS.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

In the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) “Participation Rule,“ which requires listing brokers to make a blanket offer of compensation to the buyer’s broker in order to list a property on the MLS, has driven up commission costs. 1, 1996, and the present.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

8, 2019, and the present. The National Association of REALTORS will respond to this complaint in court.” Grace is seeking class action status for the suit, with the proposed class being any homeowner who listed and sold a home on BAREIS MLS between Dec.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The defendants in the lawsuit include the usual big-name real estate players, such as the National Association of Realtors , HomeServices of America , Keller Williams , RE/MAX , Christie’s International Real Estate , Anywhere , Compass , Engel & Völkers and HomeSmart. 22, 2019, and the present.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 7, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for April 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Mary Wood is an award-winning REALTOR® based in MetroWest closing 50-60 sales annually.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

At the center of the plaintiffs’ complaint is the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy, which requires listing brokers to make a blanket offer of compensation to buyers’ brokers in order to list the property on the MLS. “In 13, 2019, to the present.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

Defendants in the lawsuit include the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), HomeServices of America , Compass , eXp World Holdings , Douglas Elliman , Halstead Real Estate , Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales and Realty One Group. according to the complaint.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

In light of the National Association of Realtors ’ settlement of the commission lawsuits , and the industry and business practice changes that may result, the company believes this is the perfect time to launch TomAI. A beta version of the tool launched in August 2023 for Tom Ferry coaching clients.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Known as Batton 2, after the lead plaintiff Mya Batton, the lawsuit accuses Compass , eXp World Holdings , Redfin , Weichert Realtors , United Real Estate , Howard Hanna and Douglas Elliman of conspiring to artificially inflate agent commissions, resulting in elevated home-buying costs.

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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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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Lamacchia Luxury is working hand in hand with Cervera Real Estate to market The Residences at 1428 Brickell in Miami to our Northeast clients and fellow REALTORS® who are looking to purchase a second home or to relocate to South Florida. To learn more about these incredible luxury residences, contact Lamacchia Realty at 305-912-2120.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

9, 2020, and the present, and paid a buyer broker commission. The complaint argues that NAR’s Participation Rule, which requires listing brokers to make a blanket offer of compensation to buyer’s brokers in order to list a property on a Realtor affiliated MLS, is the “cornerstone of [the] defendants’ conspiracy.” “If

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On Friday, Craig Schulman, an associate professor of economics at Texas A&M, took the stand again to be cross-examined by Ethan Glass, the defense attorney for the National Association of Realtors , according to reports from Inman News.

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Inman

JUNE 13, 2023

Judge says agent Kouri Richins presents a "substantial danger" to the public after she was charged with lacing her husband's drink with fentanyl after an argument over $2 million mansion purchase.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Similar to the other commission lawsuits, the latest two take aim at the National Association of Realtors’ Participation Rule, which requires the listing broker to make a blanket offer of compensation to the buyer’s broker to list the property on the MLS. 4, 2019 and the present. Both lawsuits are seeking class-action status.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In its request for a new trial, REX argued that it was unfairly prevented from presenting testimony about agent commissions to the jury. Due to this, Zilly ruled in January that REX would not be granted a new trial.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

The lawsuit names the National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams as co-conspirators, but they are not defendants in the suit. Peiffer, a prominent lawyer in the Big Easy, accuses local brokerage firm Latter & Blum of colluding to artificially inflate agent commissions. Latter & Blum did not return a request for comment.

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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Although high mortgage rates, elevated home prices and limited housing inventory have crippled the 2023 housing market, the outlook for 2024 is brighter, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In 2023, new-home sales are up 5% year to date, Yun said.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for January 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by the office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! In 2022, Cyndi was presented with the award for Most Acquired Clients in 2022 at our annual company event.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

District Court in South Carolina, alleging that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Keller Williams colluded to artificially inflate agent commission rates, increasing costs for home sellers. The National Association of REALTORS® is reviewing this new filing and will respond to it in court.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In a bizarre turn of events, the National Association of Realtors posted, then removed before reposting, a video featuring the trade group’s interim CEO Nykia Wright “setting the record straight” on agent commissions. The video was first posted on Wednesday around 9 a.m. ET before being removed roughly two hours later.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The amended complaint also named three new plaintiffs, 125 Hooper LLC, Robert Arko and Andrew Moore, who all sold homes in the state between December 2019 and the present. This system, with its veiled surcharges, illegally warps the real estate market.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

As the July deadline for the implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement approaches, the trade organization is looking to iron out some details about buyer broker agreements.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Lamacchia Realty’s mission is to guide REALTORS® like Julia to their success by providing industry-leading training,  support ,  systems , and  technology  to its agents so they can reach their fullest potential. The post Julia Connolly Presented with 2022 Fast Tracker Award appeared first on Lamacchia Realty.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

A few days ago, the three main defendants— National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams and HomeServices —in the Sitzer/Burnett case filed two motions with the court. No evidence of collusion First, according to the filings, the plaintiffs in the case presented no evidence at trial as to any collusion or conspiracy among the defendants.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2024

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 2024! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Lisa Gray is an experienced REALTOR® working out of the Salem, NH office and is licensed in MA, NH, and ME!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

We also acknowledge that many of these lawsuits are due to some Realtors not being transparent enough… we provide transparency every step of the way,” one respondent wrote. Better buyer and seller presentations to break down payment to a more granular level,” was one agent’s response. Always will too,” one wrote.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In the motion, HomeServices claimed that no evidence has been presented to show they conspired with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other brokerages on rules for commissions. In addition, the contract stipulated that agents must join their local Realtor association. million real estate licensees in the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Summary The Gathering by HousingWire Realtors® Legislative Meetings 2024 New York Real Estate Forum Buffini and Company Mastermind Summit Tom Ferry’s Success Summit RE!imagine Highlights include product demonstrations, presentations, and networking opportunities. Hosted by the California Association of Realtors, REimagine!

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

27, 2019, and the present. The National Association of Realtors will respond to this complaint in court.” The lawsuit is seeking class action status for everyone in the U.S. who sold a house on an MLS and used an agent from one of the brokerage defendants between Dec.

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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. HomeServices of America filed three post-trial motions Monday evening.

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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 This came in the wake of the sexual harassment allegations brought forth in a New York Times exposé.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

Remain calm, trust that you are in the right place and go sell real estate,” Wendi Harrelson, the president of Keller Williams Realty International -owned regions, said during the presentation on Monday. In addition to figuring out best practices, Harrelson said agents should be working on how best to present their value to clients.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The new lawsuit, known as Gibson after its lead plaintiff, accuses the National Association of Realtors , Compass , eXp World Holdings , Redfin , Weichert Realtors , United Real Estate , Howard Hanna and Douglas Elliman , of conspiring to inflate real estate agent commissions. Who’s named? How big could this case be?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In their filing, the plaintiffs highlight HomeServices’ franchise agreements, training videos, as well as the now infamous Allan Dalton video, as evidence of HomeServices enforcing the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy.

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