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Industry changes are altering the size and scope of the conference, resulting in the slow demise of a once great trade show event
The Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service invited Compass to come discuss a policy that bans off-market listings but said it is not afraid of a lawsuit and won't back down
One CEO said NAR's policy 'levels the playing field,' but others expressed skepticism at a one-size-fits-all solution
Compass says in the letter that Bright MLS's new ban on pocket and off-market listings is anti-competitive and may lead to legal action
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The Consumer Federation of America says only 32% of Americans know what the typical commission is
The central Texas organization suggested that the current version of NAR's proposal isn't pro-consumer and violates ethics standards
The commitment comes amid accusations of worsening housing affordability and a wider tech backlash
Existing-home sales fell 2.2% from August to September, according to the National Association of Realtors
Midwest Real Estate Data implemented its own pocket listing rule years ago and now supports a similar policy that would put the kibosh on off-market listings everywhere
Gary Gold and Mauricio Umansky expressed skepticism Wednesday about multiple listing service policies that would ban pocket and off-market listings
The policy requires agents to put any listing they're advertising into the MLS and comes at a time of growing concern over off-market listings
A typical family possessed 160% of the estimated income required to buy a home in August, according to NAR
The statement mirrors the one the agency filed last week in a similar lawsuit, indicating a wider probe into buyer's broker commissions
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