Compass on Thursday reiterated its call to ditch NAR’s pocket listing rule. But documents newly obtained by Inman also show that Anywhere shares some of Compass’ concerns.
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NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy
The American Real Estate Association’s call to end NAR’s pocket rule has drawn more than 2,000 signatures since Friday, according to group co-founder Jason Haber, a Compass agent.
How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer’s agent (me)?
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents.
Clear Cooperation takes center stage, faces pressure to change
Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry’s most polarizing rules.
NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download
They’ve been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation’s highest court to enforce a previous settlement.
A bicoastal agent’s life since the commission rules changed
Selling real estate under the new commission rules is like playing Red Light, Green Light on a tightrope, bicoastal agent Cara Ameer writes. Here’s how her business has been since the change.
New forms aim to sidestep NAR settlement, law professor warns
In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer.
Homie sues NAR and others, alleging boycott and conspiracy
The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company’s complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings.
Is it possible to market a seller wanting to offer a concession?
With all the commission confusion as we near the Aug. 17 implementation deadline, compliance expert Summer Goralik is here to answer your burning questions, starting with concessions.
Victims awarded $12M in flipper scheme repped by HGTV stars
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing $12 million in payments to customers caught in a real estate house-flipping scheme operated by Zurixx, LLC.