Minnesota’s AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty.
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Will the NAR settlement make it to the closing table? The Download
As the Nov. 26 hearing for final approval of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement approaches, voices from all sides are questioning its wisdom.
NAR is a perpetual-motion lawsuit magnet: The Download
A spate of recent lawsuits makes it clear the NAR’s legal woes are far from over. Where do they (and you) go from here?
Here’s your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download
Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate’s biggest names are standing on.
Is NAR really ready to rethink its legal strategy? The Download
As the trade group’s chief legal officer exits, the National Association of Realtors prepares to evaluate its legal exposure and develop a litigation strategy. Is it too little too late?
Is that big Fed rate cut a cure-all for the mopey market? The Download
With this week’s half-percent rate cut from the Federal Reserve, agents are hoping sellers will finally get off the fence and loosen up some inventory to get the market moving.
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.
Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download
NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at Inman Connect Las Vegas with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group’s past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency.
Dot your i’s and cross your t’s. The paper chase is here: The Download
Ed Zorn, Anthony Lamacchia and others weigh in on buyer agreements, commission sharing and everything you need to know about the new forms.
Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download
What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy?