DOJ to NAR: Increased competition could save consumers billions
In court filings, regulator says rules 'restrict how real estate agents can market properties, dictate how real estate commissions are set, and impede commission negotiations'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 19
4 multiple listing services unite to acquire Remine, replace CEO
Austin Board of Realtors, First MLS, Heartland MLS and Miami Realtors have formed a joint venture to buy the real estate tech firm and position it for future investments
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 16
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
The trade group will weigh whether to require multiple listing services to allow agents and brokers to display buyer agent compensation, but it won't consider change to lockbox policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
CoreLogic rebrands Matrix, Realist and Trestle products
Meet the CoreLogic Listing Management Platform, Property Insights Platform and Property Data Marketplace
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14
Largest MLS relaunches 'submit offer' tool after broker pushback
California Regional MLS disabled Glide Offers integration with listing pages after Compass' acquisition but has now re-enabled it with the choice to opt out
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 13
CoStar takes aim at Zillow in NYC with launch of Citysnap portal
Homesnap's new portal should launch across New York City in 2022. It's the latest development in a simmering search portal cold war between CoStar and Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 13
'Master bedroom' nixed from MLS listings in parts of Kentucky, Ohio
Some fair-housing advocates argue the language for a home's primary bedroom and bathroom carries an uncomfortable racial connotation
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
'This is not a blip': Antitrust experts warn RE leaders to work with DOJ
The Council of Multiple Listing Services panelists warned real estate leaders and MLS members, 'It's better to be part of the process ... than having the rules written for you'
REX: 'Outmoded' real estate rules 'struck a vein' with DOJ
Brokerage backed by Chris Christie and Jeb Bush says agent steering by commission should 'shock the conscience' of anyone interested in equity in housing
REX CEO calls on NAR to repeal 'anti-consumer' rules at conference
In an open letter, Ryan alleges the National Association of Realtors' rules prevent hundreds of thousands of Americans from attaining homeownership. He called on NAR to repeal the rules at its Realtors Conference and Expo in San Diego in November
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
A family holding coins in the palms of their layered hands
Hundreds of millions of dollars in down payment assistance is available nationwide, according to CRMLS and DPR
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 29
Florida Realtors pull back case against CDC eviction moratorium
Association says focus should now be on getting 'critically needed' rental assistance to tenants and landlords
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 28
NAR to consider listing attribution, DOJ-inspired policies at big event
Lockbox access for non-Realtors and public displays of buyer broker commissions may be added to the list of proposals to be voted on at Realtors Conference and Expo in November
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 24
Facade Flags Justice Department Building Washington DC
Opinion
The messy set of industry practices at the crux of this fight are long overdue for major reform — now is the time to make it happen
by Brad Inman Sep 22
NAR vs. DOJ: A timeline of the battle as it stretches into 4th year
An analysis of the association's petition offers a step-by-step timeline of the events leading up to the DOJ's launch of a new investigation of NAR rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 16
DOJ quietly resumed NAR probe days after settlement withdrawal
In a 418-page petition filed Monday, NAR contends the antitrust regulator swiftly reopened its investigation into Clear Cooperation Policy and buyer broker commissions in July
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 15