Brokerage Legal Sellers 
Housing Wire
MARCH 12, 2025
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.
Housing Wire
MARCH 3, 2025
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.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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.”
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
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!
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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?
Housing Wire
JANUARY 9, 2025
The Hooper commission lawsuit plaintiffs and the brokerage defendants that have reached proposed settlement agreements are looking to make things official. The four brokerages have agreed to business practice changes, as well as total payments of $44.05
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 15, 2024
On Friday, the brokerage notified the court that it was voluntarily dismissing Wasatch Front Regional MLS , which does business as UtahRealEstate.com , from the suit. As a flat-fee brokerage, Homie charged sellers a flat fee to list their property on the MLS. UtahRealEstate.com and Homie did not return requests for comment.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
344 
Let's personalize your content