Why NAHREP is speaking out in favor of Clear Cooperation
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals says the much-debated policy “helps ensure all buyers have equal access to available properties.”
November 19, 2024
Industry News
The trends, shifts and services affecting the industry as a whole.
- Why FICO's fee increase has angered the mortgage industryThe credit-scoring company's near-monopoly has allowed it to set prices relatively unchecked, leaving mortgage lenders and borrowers at its mercy.November 19, 2024
- DOJ will ‘get their wings clipped,’ predicts brokerage leaderBroker and real estate influencer Anthony Lamacchia told agents at NAR NXT that it’s “ridiculous” what the DOJ has been “doing to our industry” in recent years.November 15, 2024
- People on the Move: Top leaders at Fathom take on expanded rolesFathom Holdings names its first chief revenue officer, promotes Realty COO to president; Inside Real Estate adds C-suite leaders.November 15, 2024
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- More challenges to NAR settlement; headaches for HannaA law professor says the court doesn’t have the authority to force objectors to attend in person, while in Pennsylvania, Howard Hanna’s dismissal is appealed.November 13, 2024
- The future of MLS? It's Zillow, says Compass CEORobert Reffkin said “it’s only a matter of time” before Zillow becomes a national MLS. Zillow, meanwhile, advocated for a strong MLS and equal access to data.November 9, 2024
- Realtor.com's 'Trust' claim gets OK following CoStar complaintBBB National Programs ruled in favor of Realtor.com, saying it “provided a reasonable basis” for its claim of being “#1 Site Real Estate Professionals Trust.”November 8, 2024
- Zillow sees big revenue boost as it continues to beat expectationsGrowth across all major divisions, which the company attributed to strong conversions and agent partnerships, produced double-digit gains in the third quarter.November 6, 2024
- Federal housing leaders want to see 'bold action'HUD and FHFA executives spoke recently about ways the federal government should get more involved in issues like zoning, mortgages, insurance and appraisals.November 6, 2024
- ‘Unfiltered’: Buyers are ‘DIYing themselves down the funnel’Watch the conversation with Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman as he explains why savvy shoppers are better for agents, and why private listing networks are “just bad.”November 5, 2024
- Judge largely dismissive of objections to settlementsIn a lengthy filing, Judge Bough outlined his reasons for approving nine brokerage settlements last week, which he said got plaintiffs “the best deal possible.”November 4, 2024
- Can modular homes help solve the affordability problem?Decades of underbuilding have led to low supply and high home prices. Is it time to take a closer look at modular construction, which can be faster and cheaper?November 2, 2024
- A year after Sitzer/Burnett, are the biggest impacts yet to come?A lot has happened — leadership changes, settlements, new rules — but some say it's still too early to know how the landmark verdict will affect the industry.November 2, 2024
- A spate of objections to NAR, HomeServices settlementsWith less than a month until the deals are finalized, objectors are making claims of insufficient damages, harm to minorities, lack of accountability and more.October 30, 2024
- CoStar scores a win, but Move has another playA federal judge granted CoStar’s request to dismiss two claims from the Realtor.com trade secrets case, but Move plans to proceed with an amended complaint.October 30, 2024
- New startup looks to level the playing field for coachesThe goal of The Helm, founded and advised by notable real estate leaders, is to help more women become coaches without sacrificing business success.October 30, 2024
- NAR settlement doesn’t pass the ‘real world’ testA law professor filed a lengthy objection calling it “the worst of all possible worlds,” raising concerns about “chaos and frustration” as well as legal fees.October 29, 2024
- NAR board punts decision on Clear CooperationThe Leadership Team will now take up the issue, with "no specific date" for resolution. Meanwhile, CMLS calls a hasty repeal of CCP "reckless and unnecessary."October 28, 2024
- ‘Unfiltered’: It’s time to make big moves — not ‘cry and whine’Watch the conversation with consultant Jack Miller as he discusses The Opportunity Report, which delves into agent pay, NAR policies, the role of MLSs and more.October 26, 2024
- Clear Cooperation moves closer to its futureAn MLS advisory board within the National Association of Realtors is continuing its “robust” discussion of the divisive policy. Here’s what could come next.October 24, 2024
- Real estate’s moment of opportunityFrom agent pay to association changes, a new report identifies 20 ways the industry can improve itself — and help homebuyers and sellers in the process.October 23, 2024
- CoStar continues to grow, but not without some painRevenue was up 11%, and the company plans to accelerate the growth of the Homes.com sales team despite some slowdown in traffic from the previous quarter.October 22, 2024
- A danger foretold: NAR’s waning dominanceThe DANGER Report spelled out risks for MLSs, state and local Realtor associations, and NAR — which has weathered unprecedented challenges to its authority.October 21, 2024
