Top Agent Network appeals dismissal of NAR antitrust suit
Lower court suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit because its business model is itself allegedly anticompetitive, but TAN says the court's order was 'erroneous'
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14
NAR fights back against DOJ efforts to withdraw antitrust settlement
The trade group accused the Justice Department of reneging on a binding agreement. NAR also said it had already begun implementing policies based on its DOJ settlement
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
NAR can't raise the bar — but your broker can
Opinion
NAR is the face of real estate — a nice big target to blame when something needs to be fixed. But here's why it's really up to real estate brokerages to raise their standards
by Teresa Boardman Sep 10
Two men standing on either side of a line on the ground
Real estate brokerage giant says 'many listing search websites misdirect consumers by obfuscating display of a property’s listing firm'
Federal judge denies NAR, Zillow's motion to end REX lawsuit
Federal Judge Thomas Zilly said REX Real Estate's antitrust allegations against NAR and Zillow are 'plausible' in an order on Thursday. NAR said it will continue to defend itself against REX's claims
by Marian McPherson Sep 3
Homeowners are staying in place longer. What's it mean for agents?
By 2037, the median homeownership tenure will nearly double from 8 years to 15 years. Here's what 11 ERA broker-owners are doing to thrive through the market shift
by Marian McPherson Sep 2
NAR President to Realtors: Wear masks, social distance
Charlie Oppler urged both NAR members and their clients to be diligent regarding the virus and indicated he was encouraged by growing vaccination rates
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 27
When will prices cool? Here are the factors at play
Opinion
Home prices are spiraling out of control. There are several reasons prices just keep climbing, but it can't last forever. Here's what it'll take for prices to even out
by Andrew Syrios Aug 21
'The American dream has changed': Feather wins NAR 'Pitch Battle'
The furniture rental startup was one of 12 contestants to go head-to-head in a 'Pitch Battle' hosted by NAR’s for-profit investment subsidiary, Second Century Ventures
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
Court calls Top Agent Network 'anticompetitive,' tosses NAR suit
Judge voiced concerns that the Clear Cooperation Policy could have anticompetitive effects but suggested TAN was the wrong plaintiff to bring suit
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 18
12 startups vie for $15K at NAR's 'Pitch Battle' for real estate tech
Contestants offered tools for staging, rentals, listing presentations, keeping up with clients post-close, real estate development, affordable housing, risk assessment and accounting
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 17
NAR to federal court in REX case: Ignore the DOJ
REX calls out NAR for alleged 'false assertions,' while NAR alleges REX is blaming others for its 'business shortcomings' and that 'consumers are not interested' in REX's services
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 17
Half of homes sold over list price in July: Study
But the latest numbers, provided by OJO Labs, do hint at possible improvements in the ongoing inventory shortage
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 12
DOJ intervenes in REX antitrust suit against NAR and Zillow
The federal agency says NAR can't use a 2008 consent decree to shield itself from investigation of its rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 10
Looking back: A brief history of real estate team crackdowns
A new Connecticut law that limits team names is just the latest in a list of regulations impacting teams and their branding
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4