Realty One, The Agency settle in homebuyer commissions case
The two firms are the latest to opt into Tuccori, a settlement NAR also joined last week. Separately, Veterans United is pushing for dismissal in a RESPA case.
April 15, 2026
Dave Gallagher
Director, News Reporting
Dave's journalism career spans 24 years covering business, the economy and real estate in Northwest Washington. He's also a numbers nerd, examining data to spot emerging trends in industries. Having started his career as a sports writer, he's a lifelong baseball and soccer fan and recently discovered pickleball. He grew up in Yosemite National Park and earned his journalism degree at Humboldt State University in northern California.
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