Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The agreement allows a broker to own the listing contract, but REcolorado will own the listing’s record, potentially giving REcolorado the right to deny an agent’s ability to download and sell their listings. And some major brokerages have had loose conversations about taking legal action or joining a competing MLS. “It

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2024

Many state Realtor associations’ new forms —such as buyer representation agreements—are largely incomprehensible to the average homebuyer or seller and have language that seeks to avoid the terms of the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement , according to a report released earlier this month.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb accused Curbio of defrauding homeowners by luring them into contracts that allowed the company to pilfer their home equity over minor violations. The AG also accused the company of acting as an unlicensed lender and performing subpar renovations.

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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. She expanded on this in her legal objection. “If

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Inman

MAY 8, 2023

Charlie Lee, the National Association of Realtors' senior counsel, spoke on legal issues impacting agents at the MLS Association Executives Session at the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2024

The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) board of directors voted to leave member dues unchanged in 2025. The vote occurred Thursday during the final day of NAR’s midyear conference, the Realtors Legislative Meetings, according to Inman , which first reported the story. represent themselves 2. represent themselves 2.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

In a writ of certiorari filed in early February, HomeServices told the Supreme Court that each of its client contracts state that the “signatories can arbitrate any claim or dispute arising out of the contract.” There is no dispute that the plaintiffs agreed to contracts that include mandatory arbitration provisions.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

What Does 'Under Contract' Mean in Real Estate? You've decided to buy a home and whether it's your first home or your tenth you're likely to stumble across homes that are listed as 'under contract' on the real estate listing. Then, you look at the status and that other shoe finally has a chance to drop: it's "under contract."

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

There is no doubt that the cooperative compensation structure changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuits settlement agreement will generate massive changes in the real estate industry, but those are not the only changes mandated by the terms of the agreement.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A judgment as a matter of law is permissible if there is no legally sufficient basis for a reasonable jury to find for the nonmoving party (in this instance, the plaintiffs) on the issue. In addition, the contract stipulated that agents must join their local Realtor association. Goldberg testified that while there are roughly 2.5

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

For agents in New Hampshire , this week marks two months since PrimeMLS , the state’s multiple listing service , implemented the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement. If you want to go any further, then we’ll have to enter into a contract.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In late October 2023, a Missouri jury found HomeServices of America, as well as Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors , liable for colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. There is no dispute that the plaintiffs agreed to contracts that include mandatory arbitration provisions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Thanks to provisions in both Anywhere’s and RE/MAX’s settlement agreements , as well as Redfin’s announcement that it would be requiring agents to cancel their National Association of Realtors membership, much of the speculation has focused on what will become of NAR’s 1.5 million members. Certainly there are a lot of places in the U.S.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 28, 2024

Selling your house without a realtor, a method known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO), can be a financially rewarding route for homeowners. However, a critical part of this path is navigating the paperwork for selling a house without a realtor. Take a look and start developing a strategy for selling your house without a realtor.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

Despite settlement agreements from Anywhere , RE/MAX , Keller Williams , Compass and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the copycat commission lawsuits keep coming. seller commission when it was after signature of the Seller Agent contract moot because 6% of commission sharpen still occurred.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Redfin will soon be requiring agents to cancel their National Association of Realtors membership. Kelman and other Redfin executives wrote that the all-or-nothing approach Redfin is having to take with Realtor association membership has been forced on the firm by NAR’s rules.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

Through the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement Zillow is now getting into buyer representation agreements. Over the years, Zillow has made it clear that it wants to help consumers with all aspects of their homebuying journey.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

The association notes in the draft of its proposed brief that its interest in the “proposed settlement stems from the fact, as DOJ highlights, that “several pending cases” are adjudicating MLSs’ adoption of the mandatory-compensation rule of the National Association of Realtors or similar policies.”

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Selling a house without a realtor, also known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO), can be an appealing option for homeowners looking to maximize their profits in the Lone Star State. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential steps, documents, and considerations needed to successfully sell your home without a realtor in Texas.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

When asked about the language they use to discuss how buyer and seller agent commissions are paid, some of the most common responses included stressing that commissions are and always have been negotiable, and that if the National Association of Realtors’ settlement is approved, some practices may change, but many things are currently unknown.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Originally filed in March 2019, the Moehrl lawsuit alleges that real estate industry participants including HomeServices, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Anywhere , RE/MAX and Keller Williams conspired to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. The suit obtained class certification in March 2023.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2024

However, it might save both parties money on Realtor fees. However, an agent can help suggest a fair market value, draw up contracts, review documents, and ensure state-required protocols are followed. You might also consult a real estate attorney for contracts and tax implications that accompany a home sale.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2024

According to Anthony Lamacchia , the broker-owner of Lamacchia Realty , he and his agents have seen disputes over buyer broker fees for years, highlighting the importance of having a signed buyer representation agreement , which will soon be required by the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 18, 2023

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. What many consumers don’t realize is there are some key distinctions of a REALTOR® that will benefit them in their real estate endeavors. What is NAR?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

We also had several conversations on this issue when I was Vice President for Federal Policy and Industry Relations at the National Association of Realtors. Actual progress requires balancing legal theories against the practical realities faced by today’s homebuyers.

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Listing Spark

JUNE 13, 2024

If you’re curious about how to sell your own house without a realtor in Georgia, you’re in the right place. Close the Sale : Manage the paperwork and legal steps. Without it, you’ll need to handle everything from marketing to legal documents, which can be time-consuming and complex.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

PRO TIP You may see the terms “real estate agent” and “Realtor” used interchangeably. While a Realtor is indeed an agent, the term doesn’t work both ways. To be a Realtor, an agent must be a member of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). citizen or legal resident and be 18 years of age or older.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

NWMLS also noted in the motion that in its November 2020 settlement agreement with the National Association of Realtors , the DOJ asked for the types of changes made by NWMLS. DOJ’s apparent change of heart in its [statement of interest] in this case is striking,“ NWMLS wrote in the draft of its brief.

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Hank Miller Team

AUGUST 26, 2024

Showings, contracts, negotiations, contract management right to closing. The closing attorney represents the lender’s interests and ensures that the property legally transfers as contractually obligated. Any compensation requests are to be written into the contract and negotiated.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

Like the athletes in Paris, Realtors and brokers across the U.S. 17, the date on which the terms of the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement are set to go into effect. have been busy training and preparing to be ready for Aug.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2024

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is facing yet another lawsuit. They also claim that the defendants required the plaintiffs to sign up for various lead generation products but then changed contract terms and conditions without notifying the plaintiffs. The suit claims that NAR, along with Move Inc., and REA Group Ltd.

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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. I would always answer, ‘Yes, commissions are negotiable, but I can only go up from six.’”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

million in funds that resulted from the settlement agreements reached by Anywhere , RE/MAX , Keller Williams and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The appeals court said that this was because the contracts signed by the sellers were not directly signed by HomeServices. The plaintiffs then subtracted the $626.5

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

During their testimony, attorneys for the defendants, which now include National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams and HomeServices of America , had the opportunity, if they wished, to cross-examine the witnesses in addition to the questions posed by Michael Ketchmark, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

REX replied to the legal filing in a company statement Monday. Late last year, the Rich Barton-led firm began entering into contracts with Multiple Listings Services – most of which are owned by the NAR – and receiving those MLS’s Internet data display, or IDX feeds.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

At the time, the defendants in the suit, which included HomeServices, as well as the National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams , Anywhere , and RE/MAX , requested that the Eighth Circuit court of appeal review the class certification order. The Eighth Circuit refused this request.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Like the other commission lawsuits, the Umpa suit alleges that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and more than a dozen other real estate industry firms have colluded to artificially inflate agent commissions. In the Umpa suit — which is seeking class-action status for everyone in the U.S.

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