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NAR to vote on Clear Cooperation Policy as legal threat looms

Housing Wire

And the decision comes under the shadow of a potential legal challenge. 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.

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Are the legal risks of private listing networks real?

Housing Wire

And while most of the talking points espoused on both sides of the debate remain fairly consistent, those who are in favor of the policy have recently started to claim that an agent who doesnt list their sellers properties on the MLS may be exposing themselves to legal liability. Restraint on trade? And I consider it to be misleading.

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Compass tells MLSs to change CCP or face legal exposure

Housing Wire

Ketchmark also said that anyone who is involved in upholding CCP will be subject to legal exposure. Compass wrote that this ensures participation / sharing with agents who participate in that MLS while giving agents and sellers greater flexibility in marketing a property.

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New objection to NAR settlement targets business practice changes, plaintiffs’ attorneys fees

Housing Wire

While Monestier, who reportedly sold her Rhode Island home in 2022 and is part of the affected class, believes sellers were paying “inflated commissions,” she feels that prior to the settlement changes going into effect, the rules governing the industry were “clear and confusion did not reign supreme.”

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Real estate agents and real estate brokers are both licensed real estate professionals who can assist buyers and sellers, but you should be aware of some key differences and state-specific distinctions. A real estate agent is a licensed professional who represents buyers or sellers in real estate transactions. Let’s dive in!

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NAR unveils new MLS options policy, leaves CCP in place

Housing Wire

In an announcement on Tuesday, the trade organization unveiled its new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy. NAR noted in the release that the policy was developed after many months of consultation with MLS and association leadership, brokerages, agents, multi-cultural organizations, and industry experts.

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Real estate leaders emerge from chaos with confidence

Housing Wire

This is especially true when various MLSs, brokerages and agents are taking their own approaches to dealing with the business practice changes. As Sharran Srivatsaa , the president of The Real Brokerage , sees it, there are two primary agent camps right now. Would sellers suddenly stop offering buyer’s agent compensation?