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Judge to MLS PIN: ‘Trying to understand why this matters’

Housing Wire

Saris is ready to see some movement in the Nosalek commission lawsuit , which has been pending for five years now, but that doesn’t mean she is going to approve MLS PIN’s settlement without properly examining the details. Im just trying to understand why this matters, Judge Saris said. Why do you care so much?

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DOJ withdraws objection to MLS PIN settlement, clearing the way for preliminary approval

Housing Wire

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has withdrawn its objection to MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)s preliminary settlement of the Nosalek commission lawsuit after the two sides negotiated amended terms. MLS PIN is settling the case for $3.95

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Corcoran Group enters Washington, D.C., with a new affiliate

Housing Wire

Formerly known as a collective of McEnearney Associates and Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties , the firm’s agents serve both residential and commercial real estate clients across the Greater D.C. Howell is the current vice chairman of Bright MLS and has previously served as president of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.

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Zillow, eXp Realty team up against delayed marketing listings

Housing Wire

According to the release, if a listing is publicly marketed to any buyer it must be put in an MLS and be able to be published on Zillow as well as other sites that receive internet data exchange (IDX) feeds. Most recently Reffkin has been engaged in a battle with Washington State-based Northwest MLS (NWMLS).

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Though most commonly thought of for residential deals, real estate agents can also help people buy, sell or rent commercial properties, land and more. This includes — but is not limited to — posting to the MLS, hosting open houses and getting creative with social media. Also top of the list, agents are marketers.

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‘No legitimate justification’: California broker sues NAR over ‘anticompetitive’ dues

Housing Wire

Examples provided are “Agent Visual Inspection Disclosures” — which are required by California state law — commercial sales and leasing activity. But Diaz said there are “legitimate and lawful business interests” in hiring licensed agents for tasks that don’t require NAR membership or services related to membership.

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Zillow’s ‘pre-emptive strike’ on private listings

Housing Wire

Under these new standards , if a listing is publicly marketed to any buyer it must be put in an MLS and be able to be published on Zillow as well as other sites that receive internet data exchange (IDX) feeds, within 24 hours of the start of a public marketing campaign. On Monday, Redfin , which is to be acquired by Rocket Companies for $1.75

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