Industry News

University at Buffalo School of Law professor Tanya Monestier’s draft agreement gets most agents “90% of the way there,” she told Real Estate News.

Plaintiffs in the Sitzer/Burnett commissions case are seeking preliminary approval for deals with 15 non-Realtor MLSs and 13 real estate brokerages.

Watch the conversation as Real Brokerage President Sharran Srivatsaa shares his own selling experience, and the real key for agents (hint: it’s not charisma).

The Federal Trade Commission said the Dallas-based single-family home rental company “preyed on tenants through a variety of unfair and deceptive tactics.”

A U.S. District Court judge has denied Move’s request for a preliminary injunction and questioned claims of “irreparable harm” to Realtor.com.

Watch the conversation with Steve Brobeck — whose work has influenced commissions cases and DOJ investigations — as he shares concerns about industry practices.

Former NextHome co-founder joins Realtor.com; North Carolina’s Canopy Realtor Association promotes VP to general counsel and COO; Virginia Realtors CEO retires.

Mauricio Umansky pledges a court fight against NAR, while Compass and Redfin CEOs take opposite sides on the policy.

Using the “one-third” formula, the plaintiffs’ lawyers are asking for more than $225 million from the two commissions settlements, plus other expenses.

In an effort to curb money laundering and other crimes, a federal agency has adopted rules for brokers and others involved in non-financed transactions.

Watch the conversation with Gary Acosta, CEO of NAHREP, as he offers a candid view of the NAR settlement, which he says gives sellers power — but at great cost.

A recent poll shows a split between major industry players when it comes to the National Association of Realtors’ performance — and its settlement.

According to a recent WAV Group poll of real estate professionals, only 28% want to keep the policy as-is, with many citing concerns over litigation.

Agent-client collaborative platform Rayse engages industry veterans as it works to empower real estate professionals; Fannie Mae chief economist stepping down.

Watch the conversation with eXp CEO Leo Pareja as he discusses the company’s decision to do away with cooperative compensation and lead the way on forms.

The commissions cases will be reassigned after Judge Andrea Wood was made aware of a possible conflict of interest.

The policy, which was designed to discourage the sharing of listings via private networks outside the MLS, is being called into question.

Watch the conversation as industry firebrands Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson tackle topics from forms and AI to the value of portals and associations.

“Our hard-won settlement paved the way for a new era,” said Josh Sitzer, whose company offers flat-fee home tour and offer preparation services for buyers.

The former CEO of RE/MAX and Century 21 says he will apply his experience helping franchise owners to his new role in real estate consulting.