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More local brokerages added to Georgia commission lawsuit defendant list

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Central to the complaint is NAR’s Participation Rule, which requires listing brokers to make a blanket offer of compensation to buyer brokers in order to list a property on the MLS. Originally filed in late November, the Phillips lawsuit accuses real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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At World Properties settles the commission lawsuits

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Another brokerage has decided to settle the commission lawsuits. The firm is not disclosing the dollar amount it is paying as part of the settlement agreement, but it noted that the terms are similar to those previously negotiated by Anywhere , RE/MAX , Keller Williams , Compass and The Real Brokerage.

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HomeServices settles commission lawsuits for $250M

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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 New York Times first reported the story.

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Douglas Elliman settles the commission lawsuits

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Douglas Elliman has joined the growing list of brokerages that have settled the commission lawsuits. 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. As part of the settlement agreement, Douglas Elliman will pay $7.75

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Proposed Anywhere settlement: no NAR buyer commission rule, no NAR membership needed

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million settlement with plaintiffs in two bombshell buyer commission lawsuits have been made public, and they stipulate that the brokerage conglomerate make significant changes to its practices. The terms of Anywhere Real Estate ‘s $83.5

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Xome names industry vet Mike Jansta COO

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As a seasoned real estate professional, Jansta brings with him his proven track record of innovation and brand expansion, Xome said in a statement on Linkedin. As a licensed brokerage , it operates in all 50 states, and its real estate database is powered mostly by MLS-listed homes in the U.S.

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9 tips for high-converting real estate landing pages

Housing Wire

Your real estate website should serve multiple functions, almost like a digital business card with an MLS listing storefront, a booking platform, a home valuation page, and even your background story and biography. Use a visually appealing color scheme that aligns with your branding guidelines.

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