Category: NAR

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.

Agents steer buyers to homes with better commissions, study claims

The study by a trio of researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of listings and found that those offering lower commissions to buyers’ agents received less attention and took longer to sell.

Keep ’em separated. Why personal beliefs and Code of Ethics don’t mix

Trainer and marketing expert Rachael Hite shares why its important to create separation between your personal political and religious beliefs on your social media profiles in order to make sure that you are creating a neutral presences online to help all consumers feel comfortable working with you

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.

Sitzer | Burnett: Live updates from the buyer-agent commission trial

The long-awaited Sitzer | Burnett commission trial is underway in Kansas City, Missouri, and Inman is covering it all live as it unfolds. Check back early and often for news, views, schedules and more.

Housing groups urge Federal Reserve to stop hiking rates

MBA, NAR and NAHB say uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s next moves is disrupting the housing sector and threatening to send the U.S. economy into a tailspin