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The company made the move after hearing from “numerous” privately owned companies involved in high-stakes lawsuits over commissions.

The fractional ownership platform, co-founded by former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff, said its latest move “opens up thousands of new listings nationwide.”

NAR this week sent letters asking government lending agencies to allow buyers to finance agent compensation. Thursday, it started getting answers.

Mortgage apps dropped this week even as rates fell, but pending sales began to show signs of life.

Judges heard from both defendants and plaintiffs on Thursday who spoke about the “burdensome” nature of consolidation and the local nature of the cases.

The 35,000 member multiple listing service calls the DOJ’s statement of interest an “ill-informed” interpretation of its compensation practices.

Brokerages and agents need to communicate exactly how they serve buyers, just as they do for sellers — and what value those services bring to clients.

Even as settlements continue to roll in, a panel of judges will hear arguments tomorrow about merging the remaining buyer agent commission lawsuits.

State Farm, which stopped issuing new homeowner policies in the state last year, will no longer renew thousands of existing policies starting in July.

HomeServices of America’s decertification request was denied, and the case will now shift to other post-verdict motions, including a request for a new trial.

A new report from Realtor.com looks at the cost gap between renting and owning and finds that many markets are now significantly more favorable to renters.

The Moehrl suit, like Sitzer/Burnett, was filed 4 years ago and has just one defendant left: HomeServices of America, which hasn't chosen to settle.

A former Keller Williams agent argues that the brokerage doesn’t have the right to retroactively alter the program — and now 4 more cases have been filed.

The inventory of new homes remains elevated, helping offset the low levels of available existing homes.

Nothing is changing yet, and when change does come, it won’t eliminate buyer agents or cooperative compensation. ‘‘No one can force you to work for free.”

Tax time can be confusing for agents, but tracking mileage, making quarterly payments and hiring an accountant can pay off. A veteran CPA explains.

Criminals are using more sophisticated tactics and tools to defraud real estate professionals including brokerages and lenders.

The 30 broker-owned or hybrid MLSs not covered by NAR’s settlement agreement must decide whether to pay into a settlement fund, request mediation, or fight on.

Constantly reacting to real estate market whiplash — or industry-shaking news — takes a toll, and veteran agent Jill Leberknight suggests a different approach.