Brokerages, portals react to NAR’s decision to save Clear Cooperation

Executives mostly applauded NAR’s decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn’t satisfy everyone.

SoHo broker Keith Copley leaves Eklund | Gomes for Nest Seekers

Copley has specialized in SoHo’s luxury market for 30 years and sold over 50 apartments on Greene Street alone, growing a client roster that includes celebrities, athletes and Fortune 500 executives.

New lawsuit accuses Howard Lorber of enabling the Alexanders

Douglas Elliman and its former CEO should have known about the alleged string of drugging and sexual assaults by agents Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon Alexander, according to the suit.

Agents embrace private listing networks. Consumers? Not yet

Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said.

71% of real estate agents didn’t close any deals last year

At Inman Connect New York, Redfin’s Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors.

Zillow, not CoStar, is Realtor.com’s biggest competitor, Eales insists

As the rivalry with CoStar Group simmers, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales is focused on housing policy and bridging gaps between the industry and consumers, he told a crowd Thursday at ICNY.

SCOTUS upheld the TikTok ban. Here’s what agents should do now

The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold TikTok’s divestiture deadline on Friday leaves real estate agents racing to adapt their marketing strategies. Experts Katie Lance and Cynthia Seifert share how to diversify platforms, deepen client connections and build resilience as the app’s future hangs in the balance.

Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case

Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial.

Former Realtor president sues NAR over 3-way agreement

Agent Preston Moore decried his suspension following an ethics investigation he alleges was discriminatory and said he was “forced” to belong to NAR for MLS access.