Industry News

A panel of industry veterans debated the policy and discussed various scenarios for residential real estate should the CCP be repealed.

A new statement from the agency suggests that when information is shared only among competitors — like trade group members — it sets off antitrust alarm bells.

Defendants seek dismissals in the Missouri case; leading Utah MLS dropped from lawsuit involving flat-fee brokerage; eXp files settlement.

In the second of a 2-part series, NextHome CEO James Dwiggins warns of a greed-driven future if the CCP is eliminated, and shares a proposal for revising it.

President Susan Daimler reiterated the company's support for the Clear Cooperation Policy, and called private networks "terrible" for consumers and agents.

In the first of a 2-part series, NextHome CEO James Dwiggins explains the history of NAR’s policy and warns of the legal consequences of eliminating it.

Watch the conversation with industry icon Sherry Chris as she discusses leading with humility, brand-building and navigating change.

Dana Bennett brings brokerage as well as MLS experience to REcolorado; MoxiWorks hires its first CMO as it eyes expansion to mid-market and agent customers.

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.