Homie
In the latest filing in its quest for damages, Utah-based discount brokerage Homie asserted NAR, KW, RE/MAX and others created and enforced rules that amounted to an illegal conspiracy
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18
Take the Inman Intel Index survey for November
Opinion
The post-August-deadline adjustment period is drawing to a close, and the next chapter is about to begin. Add your insights to the Inman Intel Index, real estate's most ambitious monthly survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 18
NAR's speech code was enacted to protect Realtors. Why kill it now?
Opinion
After the election, Rob Hahn called for repealing NAR’s speech ethics code on his popular blog. Trainer Rachael Hite argues that now is the time to double down on 10-5 to protect all consumers
by Rachael Hite Nov 18
Rental Beast to help Realtor.com devour lease market
Rental Beast is a comprehensive rental property solution with an MLS-specific iteration of its software, which is what likely led to Realtor.com’s decision to work with them
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15
ICYMI at NXT: 3-way agreement and a national MLS? The Download
As NAR's members and leaders met up, the industry's biggest question marks took center stage amid a mix of opinions and perspectives
by Christy Murdock Nov 15
Dozens of homebuyers may join a Florida-based commission suit
The Lutz case names HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman as defendants. A new filing would add 31 additional plaintiffs — some of whom are involved in other cases
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
NAR hit with new 3-way agreement suit as enrollment imbroglio builds
The antitrust lawsuit filed by broker John Diaz in US District Court in Los Angeles claims the membership agreement creates 'an anti-competitive monopoly over MLS services'
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
NAR votes on settlement funding, DOJ help for MLSs, campaign rules
NAR's board of directors and Executive Committee voted on a slew of proposals at NXT on Monday. But it was 1 involving NAR's counterpart to the north that drew the most discussion
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
'Unconstitutional' court order risks NAR deal on appeal: Professor
Contracts law professor Tanya Monestier, an objector in the NAR settlement, described Judge Stephen Bough's order compelling objectors to appear in person as a 'glaring appellate issue'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
NAR to require workplace behavior training for volunteer leaders
Approved handily, the proposal was one of 11 from NAR's Culture Transformation Commission, a group founded a year ago in the wake of accusations of harassment, intimidation and retaliation
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
Impact of NAR's commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings
In the wake of the National Association of Realtors' 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
What The Opportunity Report says about organized real estate
Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series
by Carl Medford Nov 12
NAR CEO signals support for '3-way agreement' amid Realtor pushback
At the National Association of Realtors' annual conference, CEO Nykia Wright emphasized the need to rebuild its relationships with large brokerages and doubled down on NAR's governance
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
2025 leadership team takes over at California Association of Realtors
The California Association of Realtors has installed its 2025 team, including a new president, president-elect and treasurer, to work alongside CAR CEO Phil Hawkins for the next year
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
Decline in NAR membership, long expected, hasn't materialized yet
With 1,526,631 members as of Oct. 31, the National Association of Realtors is on track to end 2024 with its fourth-highest membership numbers on record. Next year, however, is a different story
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: Zillow will be the national MLS
Reffkin continued his campaign against the Clear Cooperation Policy at the National Association of Realtor's annual NAR NXT conference during a 'Future of the MLS' session Friday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11