RIS Media

MAY 6, 2024

Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Three months ago, NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, speaking on an RISMedia webinar, took a forceful—and somewhat unexpected position—on controversies and questions currently dogging the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2024

Seattle-based brokerage Redfin has expanded its commission-based payment model, Redfin Next, to agents in Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Miami, New York, Palm Beach and Washington, D.C. Redfin execs said Redfin Next will help them navigate market "ups and downs," including the NAR settlement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Beginning May 5, Redfin Next will be available in seven markets outside the Golden State —including Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Miami, New York City, Washington, D.C., In the wake of the NAR settlement, customers are telling us this is more important to them than ever before.” and the growing South Florida hub of Palm Beach.

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RIS Media

MAY 7, 2024

Bringing together ostensible outsiders with deep experience in the realm of housing policy and finance, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) billed the panel—taking place during the organization’s midyear legislative meetings in Washington D.C.

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Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2023

While Bright MLS, which serves clients in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., In an email, a spokesperson for Bright MLS said the MLS does not anticipate this impacting its relationship with NAR. In addition, NAR said it supports Bright MLS’ decision.

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Mandrona Group

APRIL 19, 2024

This blog post will guide you through each aspect of the NAR settlement, explaining its impact on both buyers and sellers in Washington and offering insights.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

“We expect industry changes resulting from this lawsuit or ones like it will involve commission transparency and negotiability provisions similar to those seen in several of the settlement the plaintiffs entered into with other real estate franchisors in advance of the trial.”

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Redfin

MARCH 19, 2024

The National Association of Realtors today entered into a $418-million settlement agreement for a wide range of class-action lawsuits brought by home-sellers. The settlement doesn’t address the lawsuits against Redfin. this trend seems likely to continue even in the absence of a settlement. We’ve saved our clients over $1.6

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2023

Among those targets were a Memphis-based real estate company and a title company in Washington state that combined were swindled out of more than $200,000 through the scam. So, NAR educates its members to know what to do if one of their clients does fall victim and that is to immediately report it through IC3.gov billion.

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Real Trends

JULY 21, 2023

While Bright MLS, which serves clients in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., In an email, a spokesperson for Bright MLS said the MLS does not anticipate this impacting its relationship with NAR. In addition, NAR said it supports Bright MLS’ decision.

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Notorious ROB

AUGUST 26, 2022

Last couple of days, I’ve given presentations and sat on a panel discussion talking about the class action lawsuits against NAR over the issue of commissions. NAR (now called Burnett v. NAR (now called Burnett v. NAR) got class action status got these cases on the top of people’s minds. NAR is asking for.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2022

There’s a running line in my office,” said one Washington, D.C. Jason Secrest, a Coldwell Banker agent in Washington, D.C., The wall between real estate and title remains under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, a wall that prevents Samson from achieving a 100% title capture rate. “I This is no sure thing. It’s illegal.

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Real Trends

MAY 13, 2022

And the pictures give a “huge thanks” to Smart Settlements , a home title insurance and closing provider in neighboring Arlington, for “organizing an incredible trip!” They also show Sitcov unwinding with Hilary Reyes, the managing partner of Smart Settlements, and Carlos Reyes, president of the title insurer. What rule would this be?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

Due to major policy changes from federal agencies and the proposed settlement agreement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the commission lawsuits, more companies and professionals are venturing into dual licensing — also called dual capacity. It’s something I didn’t anticipate, but I understand it.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

While individuals involved in the industry and trade organizations, such as NAR and American Land Title Association (ALTA), support measures to curb money laundering in the real estate sector, they made it clear that they oppose the new reporting requirements. of all commercial real estate buyers, according to NAR.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 25, 2022

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), just 7% of last year’s successful home sales went through without a real estate agent’s help. NAR transaction data also shows that “FSBO homes sold at a median of $260,000 last year, signi?cantly However, FSBO isn’t always the smoothest path to a sale. Madison Flat Fee Homes.

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RIS Media

APRIL 30, 2024

Amid a cascade of lawsuit settlements and forthcoming rule changes that stand to disrupt the real estate playing field, brokerage leaders are striving to stay ahead of the fast and furious pace of industry evolution. Next week, five of real estate’s top leaders, representing various corners of the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

Dual licensing is one of the opportunities being opened to the mortgage industry by the National Association of Realtors ’ (NAR) pending nationwide settlement of commission lawsuits , according to Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). And some of you will say I want nothing to do with that.

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GeekEstate

JANUARY 19, 2024

A bombshell settlement of a yet-to-even-be-announced follow-on lawsuit resulting from the Stizer/Burnett hammer that dropped. STR portfolios being banned entirely by Washington. They leave the very capable management in place, but task them with dominating the retail brokerage space and being the next incarnation of NAR.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in Washington State are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. In recent years, the hot Washington State real estate market and a steep rise in equity added extra incentive to maximize profits. The state topped 7.8 Get Started.

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HomeLight

JULY 28, 2022

This marks 124 consecutive months of year-over-year pricing increases — the longest-running streak that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has on record. Out-of-state buyers from California and Washington State seeking lower taxes, better schools, and better environmental conditions have driven the Boise market higher.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

One little fee tacked onto your final settlement is the real estate transfer tax, also known as a deed transfer tax , stamp tax, conveyance tax, or a documentary transfer tax — and it’s not one many sellers instantly recognize. Only Washington County charges such a tax: $1 per $1,000 when the value of a property sale exceeds $13,999.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 11, 2021

We have Frances Rosado in the New York City area, Greg Klesius in Florida, Victoria Merchant in Denver, Geordie Romer in Washington state and Tom Tezak in Hawaii. I saw NAR data from November of 2020, so a couple months ago, and I, I assume that’s the most recent that they’ve published. Think I got that right. Matt: Yeah.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

It said such actions discourage consumers “from obtaining the pro-consumer, pro-competitive benefits provided by NAR members and independent, local multiple listing services marketplaces.”. These filings are part of ongoing litigation between NAR and REX in the U.S. In July, the U.S.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

In a community property state—namely Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin—any real estate purchased during a marriage belongs equally to each spouse, 50/50. And if you’re member of NAR , you’re bound by a very stringent code of ethics. Related Article. Community property.

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RIS Media

JUNE 13, 2021

This month’s National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Power Broker Roundtable explores how the Biden Administration is impacting the real estate industry. Shannon McGahn, chief advocacy officer, NAR, Washington, D.C.: High on the list is the 1031 exchange, so let’s start with that. This tax credit will increase affordability.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2023

On Friday, a three-judge appellate court panel in Washington, D.C. heard oral arguments from both NAR and the DOJ, over whether the federal agency will be able to reopen its probe into the trade group. NAR filed a petition in September 2021 to set aside or modify the DOJ’s probes into the trade group.

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GeekEstate

JANUARY 3, 2022

For 2021, the light densification with upzoning and allowances for duplexes and accessory dwelling units by right increased dramatically: California , Berkeley , Connecticut , Seattle , Washington state , Bloomington , Raleigh , Chicago , Austin , Tucson , Sarasota , and even the Federal Government , to name a few. Verdict: Win.

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GeekEstate

JANUARY 11, 2021

would increase that deduction to 100 percent,” according to The Washington Post. The proposed NAR/DOJ settlement will also result in a bunch of buyers’ agents dying on the vine because a 50% drop in the cost of doing business will not accompany a 50% drop in their commission rate. Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

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Notorious ROB

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Prominent examples are Northwest MLS in Seattle (operating throughout most of the state of Washington), First MLS in Atlanta, and MLS PIN in Boston. I have urged NAR, YPN, local and state REALTOR Associations, brokers, agents, everyone who gives a damn or should that the industry needs to find an answer. Katie Johnson, NAR.

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