Tag: Commission Lawsuit
Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world
Robert Reffkin is confident that Compass and its agents have what it takes to continue growing and succeeding in the changing real estate environment. “In [Read more about this post…]
Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world
Robert Reffkin is confident that Compass and its agents have what it takes to continue growing and succeeding in the changing real estate environment. “In [Read more about this post…]
Virginia Realtors: Zillow’s touring agreement may not be legal
Earlier this week, Zillow launched a new “touring agreement,” a nonexclusive contract for buyers and agents to use for home tours. The real estate giant was prompted [Read more about this post…]
RE/MAX to lean on high agent productivity during turbulent times
RE/MAX executives were not shy about acknowledging the uncertainty that is currently plaguing the real estate industry during the firm’s first-quarter 2024 earnings call with [Read more about this post…]
Zillow believes the evolution of the industry will only help it grow
In light of the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett suit and the terms of the National Association of Realtor’s nationwide settlement agreement of the commission [Read more about this post…]
Opinion: No benefit to home sellers is worth sacrificing first-time homebuyers
The recent settlement involving the National Association of Realtors and major real estate firms revolves around the practice of “broker cooperation,” where agents representing sellers [Read more about this post…]
Northwest MLS takes aim at the DOJ’s commission views
Kirkland, Washington-based Northwest MLS (NWMLS) is looking to have its voice heard in a lawsuit all the way on the other side of the country. [Read more about this post…]
Chuck E. Cheese, MLS listing books and the correct pronunciation of ‘Realtor’ were on the table during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate
Sparks and personal insults flew between Anthony Lamacchia, the broker-owner of Lamacchia Realty, and Michael Ketchmark, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs in the Sitzer-Burnett [Read more about this post…]
Nevada plaintiff adds 15 brokerages to commission suit
Nevada’s unusual commission lawsuit is no longer so unusual. When the copycat commission suit was initially filed in early January by Nevada home seller Nathaniel [Read more about this post…]
Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber launch new real estate trade group
Mauricio Umansky, founder of The Agency and star of Buying Beverly Hills, and Compass agent and NAR Accountability Project founder Jason Haber are making good [Read more about this post…]
