The well-connected discount brokerage is trying to raise more funding and grow its business as it takes on industry behemoths NAR and Zillow. Source: Inman…
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Rules regarding public display of buyer broker commissions and lockbox access for non-Realtors were originally slated to take effect by the end of March. Source:…
The new antitrust lawsuit, filed Friday in California, also names the National Association of Realtors, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and several other companies as defendants. …
Existing-home sales were down 6.6 percent from January to February, according to data released Monday from the National Association of Realtors. Source: Inman News
One agent told the discount brokerage: “I won’t bother to show [the listing]. Who’s your local agent though because I’ll make sure to tell people…
The trade group’s president accuses commission detractors of duplicity “for a payout” under the guise of protecting consumers. Source: Inman News
For those who are attacking agents and the associated commission structure, let’s be clear about who and what they’re attacking. They’re attacking everyday Americans who…
In the real estate industry, antitrust lawsuits have become more prevalent in the past few years, but perhaps it’s time for litigious parties to take…
Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A rule-abiding agent is frustrated by…
Real estate commissions are inflated by as much as $50 billion per year due to the lack of price competition created by having listing brokers…