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Zillow victorious in false advertising suit with discount brokerage

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Real estate giant Zillow came out victorious in its years-long legal battle with discount brokerage REX Real Estate. In January 2022, NAR filed a countersuit claiming that REX uses false advertising and misleading claims to deceive consumers in violation of the Lanham Act, but the countersuit was dismissed in late April 2022.

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NAR to vote on Clear Cooperation Policy as legal threat looms

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Michael Ketchmark , the lead plaintiffs counsel in the Gibson commission lawsuit against real estate brokerages, told Inman News that his firm is closely monitoring NAR s vote and will determine its next steps based on the outcome. And the decision comes under the shadow of a potential legal challenge. What’s next?

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The best real estate brokerage software for 2024

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With technology changing faster than new agents answer phone calls, choosing the right real estate brokerage software can sometimes feel like a full-time job. Here’s why: Good software might help your brokerage stay afloat in a post-lawsuit market. The looming chaos from the commission lawsuits sure isn’t helping.

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Optionality of NAR’s no-commingling rule takes center stage at REX appeal hearing

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Despite noting that it did not support this rule, Zillow claims it was forced to adopt it to obtain IDX feeds from MLSs that had, precipitating the two-tab design for MLS listings and other listings. In May 2022, REX ceased its brokerage operations. At one level, it is optional, but it is mandatory if the MLS adopts it.

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8 best website builders for real estate agents, brokers and brokerages

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We looked at pricing, design quality, ease of use, lead generation features, and then combed online reviews to get feedback from other working Realtors. With competition for online leads heating up, we think AgentFire’s brand-first approach can be a game changer for brand-conscious agents, teams and even boutique brokerages.

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

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A federal court judge concluded on Friday that in regard to REX’s false advertising claims against Zillow, the firm has proven “falsity.” REX ceased its brokerage operations in mid-May of 2022. When Zillow launched its two-tab design, the company also created an “FAQ” page clarifying the differences between the tabs.

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Thinking of joining a real estate team? Here’s everything you should know

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Team structures to avoid While most team structures are designed for growth and success, not all teams are set up that way. Marketing specialists: Marketing specialists handle the teams branding and advertising efforts. They create content, manage the teams social media, and design marketing campaigns to attract leads.