Industry News

Home search sites have become an integral part of the real estate industry, for agents and consumers alike. Where do they stand, and what’s next for portals?

First American Financial is the latest real estate service provider to be targeted by hackers, and still has no estimated time for a fix.

Lending changes, outside-the-box compensation options and some amount of agent attrition are likely outcomes, say T3 Sixty executives.

The Department of Justice has inserted itself — again — in the Nosalek buyer-broker commissions case ahead of final settlement approval.

This is the second lawsuit challenging buyer agent compensation to be filed in the state in just over a month and includes many of the same players.

Hacks wreaked havoc in the second half of the year. But the industry pulled together, proving that professionalism and relationships are what drive real estate.

COO Greg Hart to leave Compass as company eliminates role; Collabra Technology taps Scott Feldman as chief revenue officer; CMLS names board members.

Another buyer-broker commissions lawsuit, filed Dec. 8, names NAR, San Francisco-area associations, BAREIS MLS and five national brokerages.

The bill, which would give large-scale corporate investors 10 years to unload the homes they own or face massive penalties, faces long odds.

Suzanne Bouhia will take on the role of Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective Dec. 11, during a turbulent time for the organization.

Trying to keep up with all of the recent lawsuits challenging the way agents get paid? Here’s a cheat sheet.

Real Estate News has selected the top newsmakers in a year shaped by trials — of all kinds — and resilience in the face of epic challenges and opportunities.

With Homes.com in investment mode, Realtor.com and Redfin are reshaping themselves in pursuit of the top spot among home search portals, T3 Sixty experts say.

The case takes aim at NAR and local as well as national brokerages, while calling out the current system as a way to protect ineffective agents.

Dave Mele, president of Homes.com, previewed his company’s monetization plans and responded to criticisms and allegations from competitors.

In response to Homes.com’s huge traffic growth, Damian Eales said “poor-quality audience and stunts lead to low-quality leads.”

Although the jury reached a verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett lawsuit on Oct. 31, post-trial motions will keep any judgment on hold until spring.

Texas Realtor associations and 20+ brokerages and teams are being sued by a home builder and magazine publisher who call NAR the “creator of the conspiracy.”

Damian Eales talked to Real Estate News about why the industry “should be careful what some people are wishing for” and his perspective on NAR.

Cases in South Carolina, New York and Chicago pit consumers against NAR, REBNY, Keller Williams and other top real estate companies.