According to coach Darryl Davis, although its intentions were good, the unintended consequences of the Clear Cooperation Policy may make it more trouble than it’s worth.
Category: MLS & Associations
NAR opens application window for REACH tech accelerator
The National Association of Realtors’ for-profit venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, runs the program. Applications are due by Jan. 31.
NAR put on a brave face at NXT, but accountability is on the way
Jason Haber, founder of The NAR Accountability Project, believes that more must be done to keep agents from paying for NAR’s mistakes.
Take the Inman Intel Index survey: November 2023
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the most engaged community in real estate to understand what the industry is thinking today, and tomorrow.
The commission suit tsunami is upon us: The Download
Catch up with the “mother of all lawsuits” and all of the other so-called copycats that have followed in the wake of Sitzer | Burnett.
Sitzer | Burnett closing arguments wrap as judgment day approaches
In a final push on Monday, attorneys for real estate franchisors and the National Association of Realtors argued that homesellers in the case failed to prove a conspiracy to inflate commissions.
Agent training, objection scripts on trial as Sitzer | Burnett ends Day 3
On Day 2 of witness testimony Wednesday, attorney Michael Ketchmark narrowed in on training materials and presentation slides he alleged violated antitrust policies held by the defendants.
Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg among first to testify in Sitzer | Burnett
As the long-awaited commission trial begins, the Kansas City courtroom saw opening arguments followed by testimony from industry heavy-hitters including Gary Keller, NAR CEO Bob Goldberg and HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari.
Read the playbooks of NAR, Keller Williams ahead of Sitzer | Burnett
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, HomeServices and its subsidiaries BHH Affiliates and HSF Affiliates submitted their trial briefs ahead of the antitrust trial in Kansas City.
NAR to shed 1M members if shared commission banned, analysts say
A report released Oct. 4 by the investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods forecasts commissions to decline by at least 30 percent as a result of ongoing threats to the real estate industry.