Industry News

“More than two dozen people” in Texas have sued EasyKnock over its sale-leaseback program, an NPR investigation found, adding to the company's legal woes.

Two cases involving REBNY as well as the Nosalek case are now on hold, but a Pennsylvania case will move forward — and so will MLS PIN.

Watch the conversation with speaker and “crazy idea” guy Kyle Scheele as he explains how the power of storytelling can foster lasting client relationships.

The Consumer Federation of America blasted C.A.R.’s agreement but praised eXp’s contract. A CFA Fellow told Real Estate News he was “stunned” by the contrast.

When asked to evaluate NAR’s overall performance, 62% of respondents in a T3 Sixty survey said they disapproved of the organization.

Richard Gibbens will take on the top leadership role at Bluegrass Realtors and Imagine MLS; Dave Phillips, CEO of RRAR, announces his departure.

Can NAR’s optional rules still add up to anticompetitive behavior? Yes, the Department of Justice says in a brief filed June 20 in the case of REX vs. Zillow.

Watch the conversation with CubiCasa leader Jeff Allen as he discusses the “magic” of capturing floor plans and how they can boost agents’ value proposition.

The path is more clear for MLSs than brokerages, according to a top industry lawyer. The National Association of Realtors, meanwhile, had no comment.

The companies have hired veteran financial executives to support growth efforts, with Chris Lown joining CoStar and Chris Black joining the proptech leader.

The company, which has been dubbed a “repeat offender” by regulators, faces another penalty for submitting inaccurate loan data.

Connecticut’s SmartMLS reluctantly decides to join the NAR settlement. Other MLSs and brokerages have until the end of the day to opt in.

Realtor.com is highlighting the 111 things independent buyer representation does for Black, Hispanic, Asian American, LGBTQ+, veteran and first-time buyers.

The agency wants to reopen its antitrust investigation into the association, and on June 17 said NAR’s attempt to block that move is not justified.

June 18 is the deadline for those not covered by the NAR settlement to opt in and pay damages, or risk further litigation in the commissions cases.

Watch the conversation with strategist Jay Baer as he explains how to create better client outcomes by avoiding common pitfalls and “yesterday’s thinking.”

Bailey, the former CEO of RE/MAX, discussed the keys to success when leading a business that is accountable to both customers and shareholders.

Compass, eXp, Redfin, Weichert and United Real Estate among remaining defendants in Batton 2 case; a smaller case moves closer to a settlement.

The search portal integration is the iBuyer’s latest move as it focuses on growing market share through partnerships and agent incentives.

A temporary policy revision allows military borrowers to pay their agents, something that was previously prohibited under VA lending rules.