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“Collusion,” agent training are the focus on day three of the Sitzer/Burnett trial

Housing Wire

Several industry executives, including Rene Galicia, the former director of MLS engage at the National Association of Realtors , and Rodney Gansho, the head of engagement at NAR, again appeared via video deposition, according to reports from Inman News. Michelle Figgs, the former senior industry analyst at Keller Williams , appeared next.

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At World Properties settles the commission lawsuits

Housing Wire

According to the firm, the settlement agreement covers all company-owned brokerages including all those under the @properties, Christie’s International Real Estate, Ansley Real Estate and Sereno brands, as well as independently owned brokerages that are part of the @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate networks in the U.S.

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Top Producer Review: Features, pricing & alternatives

Housing Wire

One of the biggest challenges for agents is finding new clients and staying top-of-mind until they are ready to buy or sell. Today, It is an all-in-one platform designed to help real estate agents manage many aspects of their business, including building meaningful relationships to grow repeat and referral business with clients.

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Washington state could provide guidance for others on buyer broker agreements

Housing Wire

Based on NAR’s settlement, agents working with buyers will need a signed buyer representation agreement starting in mid-July, pending final court approval of the settlement. Across the nation, buyer broker agreements have always been recommended, but the Northwest MLS required them and then the state of Washington began requiring them.”

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Douglas Elliman settles the commission lawsuits

Housing Wire

The firm also agreed that will not provide agents with any software that filters or restricts MLS listings based on the level of compensation being offered. Our global network of leading agents and luxury brand continue to position Douglas Elliman for future success as real estate markets stabilize. million as of Dec.

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Zillow or CoStar? NAR settlement terms could determine a winner

Housing Wire

CoStar has not been quiet about its goal to surpass Zillow, even running a series of advertisements during this year‘s Super Bowl to boost brand awareness. In prior notes, KBW had also referred to CoStar as the “top beneficiary” of a change to the buyer agent landscape.

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HomeServices settles commission lawsuits for $250M

Housing Wire

HomeServices of America , the last remaining brokerage defendant in the landmark Sitzer/Burnett antitrust commission case , has agreed to pay $250 million in damages to settle lawsuits that will change agent compensation across America. The DOJ may also file charges separately to prevent any display of buyer agent commissions on any platform.

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