Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR)is pushing back against the antitrust lawsuit filed against it and other Realtor associations in Michigan by three industry professionals. On Friday, the defendants in the suit filed a motion to dismiss the Hardy suit due to a failure to state a claim.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Plaintiffs Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent on Thursday filed an amended complaint in their antitrust suit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the U.S. Additionally, RealComp II , which is a “software company that manages the MLS and regulates the use of the MLS by brokers and agents,” is also a named defendant.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? To answer that, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between the many types of real estate professionals, including a real estate agent and a real estate broker. Summary What is a real estate agent? What does a real estate agent do?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has taken things a step further in its battle with Phoenix Realtors (PAR)over the local trade groups MLS Choice program. At the time, NAR told HousingWire that its actions were necessary to support and defend the Realtor trademark.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt is joined by Tim Weisheyer, Florida Realtors ‘ 2025 president. But I also equally know the things that I am good at, like leading in areas of community service whether it’s been in the Realtor association or a two-term chairman of the school board.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The latest data for September 2024 reveals a significant downturn in agent mobility, with the seasonally adjusted metric hitting its lowest point for September in eight years. This decline suggests that agents are increasingly hesitant to switch brokerages as we move deeper into the fall season. a monthly score of 87.4,

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, these 21 agents and influencers bring the best of the industry right to your phone. Whether you’re an agent, a real estate investor or just love stunning homes, these real estate Instagram accounts are a must-follow. Thats where The Broke Agent comes in!

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Commissions paid to real estate agents representing buyers have remained essentially unchanged since new rules on commissions went into effect on August 17 , according to a new analysis from Redfin. Buyer’s agent commissions have fallen 17 basis points since January 2023, when they averaged 2.51%.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

The brokerage is giving agents at all brokerages access to Coming Soon, which houses its exclusive listings. In the invite to outside brokers and agents to use Coming Soon, Reffkin states that CCP-related mandates prevent Compass agents from sharing Private Exclusives with agents outside of Compass.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The digital brokerage platform announced on Monday the addition of Amerivest Realty , a Florida-based brokerage, adding 400 agents across Florida , Colorado , Minnesota and Wisconsin to Real’s platform. He has held multiple leadership roles with the Florida Association of Realtors.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Brokerage giant eXp Realty is adding a superstar agent to its ranks. The company announced the recruitment of Phoenix -based agent Joshua Smith, a high producer who closed 297 transactions in 2023. Smith is the latest addition to eXp Realty’s expanding global agent network. agents by the The Wall Street Journal.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Some Realtors mentioned how they only had time to pack a bag. Velt follows up with a question on Realtors outside the area targeting the Palisades after the wildfires. Are you getting a lot of calls from Realtors in other areas? There is agent behavior that I have found to be despicable. They were Palisades agents.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

RE/MAX frequently touts the experience and productivity of its agents, 135 of which made the 2024 RealTrends Verified + Tom Ferry The Thousand more than any other brokerage. In 2025, however, the real estate franchisor is looking to welcome in and foster the next generation of top agents.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

In this weeks episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with Ohio Realtors President Michelle Billings , an agent at Coldwell Banker Realty in Montgomery, Ohio. They explored affordability issues in today’s real estate market and how agents should leverage their knowledge for success.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Travis Kessler will retire from his role as CEO and president of the Texas Association of Realtors. Kessler, a 48-year real estate industry veteran, served as Texas Realtors’ CEO and president for 14 years. Jef Conn, the trade group’s chairman, praised Kessler for ushering Realtors and their clients toward success.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

To help, we reached out to real estate agents nationwide to compile our list of the best books for real estate agents. Best books for mindset Failing Forward by John Maxwell Rebecca Del Pozo , an agent and trainer out of Washington State, recommended this book, saying, I read this book in 2003 when I was a brand new real estate agent.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2025

Search portals charge agents to participate in a system that resells their own leads back to them. Having a listing reach buyers directly through AI will be a win for buyers, sellers and agents. Buyers, sellers, and agents no longer need the MLS to facilitate or dictate compensationthey can negotiate it however they want.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

After previously taking issue with some of the forms generated as a result of the terms of the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , University of Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier is now objecting to NAR’s settlement. In a document filed on Monday in U.S. Following the Aug.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

With Q4 in full swing, many realtors are seeing buyers and sellers paralyzed by high interest rates and stagnant inventories. Sean Shallis, a “Recovering Realtor” and top-producing loan officer , is offering strategies to help realtors break through this stagnation by leveraging micro-market shifts to create urgency and inspire action.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

As an agent, you know a beautifully staged home turns into a sold one. According to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), 82% of buyers agents say that home staging makes it easier for a buyer to envision themselves living in a home. As the agent, you know the market.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

The on-again-off-again legal battle between Top Agent Network (TAN) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is now off. This choice is allegedly removed due to NARs Clear Cooperation Policy , which requires agents to list the property on the MLS within 24 hours of marketing it.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

We discussed the current market conditions and revisited the propertys previous listing history including that the last agent had failed to sell it, eventually pulling it off the market 60 days later. Unfortunately, the prior agents never reported the incident, allowing the scammer to attempt it again this time, through me.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The arrangement known as cooperative compensation allows sellers to choose to offset the cost of buyers’ agents. The settlement requires listing agents to stop making offers of compensation for buyer’s agents on Multiple Listing Services (MLSs). It explicitly allows for such offers to be made off-MLS, however.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Phoenix Association of Realtors (PAR) has blinked first in its game of chicken with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The groups announced Thursday that theyve come to an agreement that will pare down PARs membership option to agents who are not Realtors, bringing PAR into compliance with NARs bylaws.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2025

Another agent was asking for an open house on the condo for the 3rd weekend in a row. I have tried being a solo agent, team, and everything in between, but lets face it the market is tough right now. I have tried being a solo agent, team, and everything in between, but lets face it the market is tough right now.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The legal woes continue for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Additionally, the suit claims that NAR’s membership structure — which requires agents to join NAR in order to gain access to a Realtor-affiliated MLS — violate federal antitrust laws.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2025

In a footnote on the seventh page of the filing, the DOJ decided to offer some clarity on its current feelings about the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP). Implemented in May 2020, under CCP, listing agents have 24 hours from when they begin marketing a property to list it on their local MLS.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

(Image generated by AI in Midjourney) It has been nearly two months since the nationwide implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuit settlement agreement. As Sharran Srivatsaa , the president of The Real Brokerage , sees it, there are two primary agent camps right now.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Moreover, buyers could incur an additional $12,944 in commission costs on the average home if sellers opt not to pay the buyer’s agent commission following the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement in August. Although 66% of buyers with agents in 2024 had their commissions covered by sellers, this is no longer required.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

The Department of Justice ( DOJ ) raised some eyebrows when it hinted that buyer representation agreements, if used as mandated in the National Association of Realtors (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement, may be a source of future antitrust litigation based on its statement of interest in the Sitzer/Burnett suit. And that is positive.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. For us, probably the biggest change has just been a refocus on the engagement that our agents have with the consumer at the inception of a real estate transaction,” Kelly said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Ohio REALTORS, one of the largest and most influential real estate associations in the Midwest, has announced its partnership with HousingWire , the leading source for housing market news and information. This partnership underscores Ohio REALTORS ‘ commitment to supporting its members through education and professional development.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Nearly three-quarters of Hispanic and Black sellers reported that their agent recommended using a private listing network, compared to only 24% of white sellers. Additionally, Zillow survey data shows that Hispanic and Black home sellers are more frequently advised to list their property off the MLS.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

According to HomeLight ‘s Top Agent Insights report released this week, real estate agents are feeling this and are being forced to switch up tactics to attract buyers. HomeLight is an Arizona -based real estate platform designed to connect agents with clients. 30 and Nov. 30 and Nov.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Interior property data company CubiCasa announced the launch of an interactive touring product for listing agents. CubiCasa President Jeff Allen stresses how difficult it can be for most agents to create an engaging home tour. Agents also have the freedom to integrate parts of their new property tour with existing listings.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

According to a recent Redfin analysis, the average buyers agent commission for properties sold in Q4 was 2.37%. That is down marginally from 2.45% a year ago, prior to the announcement of the new National Association of Realtors (NAR) commission standards , but it is practically unchanged from 2.36% in Q3, when the new rules went into effect.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

After a monumental year of change, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is looking to the past to find inspiration for the future. The entity that would eventually become NAR began in 1907, when a group of seven local boards of Realtors in the Midwest came together to discuss common issues. Those utilizing mortgages from the U.S.

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