Judge denies effort to delay commissions settlement hearing
Buy-side plaintiffs who claim the Anywhere, RE/MAX and KW deals go too far will still get their chance to make that argument in court May 9.
May 8, 2024
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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- Homebuyers try to halt approval of commissions settlementsAnywhere, RE/MAX and KW deals at risk after new documents reveal a plan to include immunity from buy-side lawsuits, plaintiffs in the Batton case allege.May 8, 2024
- Redfin: Revenue is up, Kelman is bullish despite lossesEven as net losses increase, Redfin’s CEO says the company is in a good place: “When you give people a better deal, they actually beat a path to your door.”May 7, 2024
- 10% mortgage rates? Consumers think we’re headed that wayIn a recent survey by the New York Fed, consumers said they expect rates to hit 8.7% in a year and 9.7% in three years.May 7, 2024
- Redfin to pay $9.25 million to settle commissions casesThe company is the 10th brokerage to agree to pay into a settlement fund, which is approaching $1 billion.May 6, 2024
- NAR clarifies new rules for MLSs, agents — and extends deadlineThe organization has revised its MLS handbook and beefed up its FAQ to help explain what’s changing, while giving NAR members until Aug. 17 to comply.May 3, 2024
- RE/MAX sees dip in revenue, agents in first quarterFollowing a series of leadership changes, the company is focusing on cutting expenses as it navigates the tough real estate market.May 2, 2024
- Mortgage rates keep climbing. Will buyers give up?Rates are likely to stay higher for longer, but as inventory builds, pent-up demand and more home choices could entice buyers — if they can afford it.May 2, 2024
- Negotiation will be the most essential skill for buyer agentsOnce new rules go into effect — between July and September — agents will need to embrace “the new regime” to avoid liability, and to ensure they get paid.May 2, 2024
- eXp hopes to stem agent losses with rev share updatesDuring an earnings call, Glenn Sanford said he wants to help agents “in the middle,” while noting that revenue was up and touching on the commissions lawsuits.May 1, 2024
- 5 brokerage settlements receive preliminary approvalFirms that settled in the Gibson/Umpa case in March and April will have until later this year to finalize the agreements, but more than 20 defendants remain.April 30, 2024
- Zillow offering 7-day ‘touring agreement’ for agentsThe NAR settlement does not address home search portals, but Zillow wants to make it easier for buyers to try out an agent in a way that aligns with new rules.April 30, 2024
- KW CEO on emerging from the wilderness, looking to the futureMark Willis returned to Keller Williams after a 7-year hiatus, and he’s ready to lead in a new way. “It’s not about proving myself. It’s about impact.”April 30, 2024
- Douglas Elliman the latest firm to settle commissions lawsuitsThe brokerage becomes the ninth real estate entity to strike a deal with home sellers, with an initial damages payment of nearly $8 million.April 29, 2024
- NAR president to industry executives: ‘I’m sorry’“We fought as hard as we could,” said Kevin Sears this week when speaking about the settlement, its impact, and the need to change the media narrative.April 26, 2024
- HomeServices makes $250 million deal to settle commissions lawsuitsThe last defendant standing in the Sitzer/Burnett case reaches a whopping settlement that will protect its 70,000 agents plus brands and franchises.April 26, 2024
- Consumers question agents' value — the industry should push backA T3 Leadership Summit panel discussed the agent value prop, consumer interest in new compensation models, and how the industry can be more proactive.April 26, 2024
- Mixed market signals: Mortgage rates shoot up, sales trend positiveEven as interest rates and prices keep rising, new and pending home sales have ticked up.April 25, 2024
- Realty ONE, @properties reach settlements in commission casesThe brokerages are the first to settle following preliminary approval of the NAR agreement by a Missouri judge earlier this week.April 24, 2024
- Judge grants preliminary approval of NAR settlementA hearing for final approval is scheduled for Nov. 26. The court filing also included information about who is covered in the nationwide class action.April 23, 2024
