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With more trials over commission practices — and potentially hefty damage awards — looming, the settlement agreements could be a selling point.

After the jury unanimously found for the plaintiffs in the Missouri case, the lead attorney announced he was filing a nationwide suit naming NAR, 7 brokerages.

After less than three hours of deliberation, the jury ruled for the plaintiffs in the landmark Sitzer/Burnett trial, awarding nearly $1.8 billion.

The latest Case-Shiller Index found that home prices continued to rise for a seventh straight month despite high mortgage rates.

A Point2 analysis says California is all tricks and no treats for homebuyers facing the bogeymen of high prices, low inventory and rising mortgage rates.

The plaintiffs’ attorney presented a dramatic closing argument, while the defense took a more methodical approach, saying the conspiracy claims did not hold up.

Atlanta–area agent Amy Fuchs says people don’t always understand how their agents are compensated, and she worries commissions lawsuits could hurt buyers.

Many of today’s challenges are throwbacks to what consumers and the industry faced four decades ago.

Think of AI as an “infinite time saver” that can supercharge your business and free up your time. It’s not going to replace you. In fact, it needs you.

Corcoran expands in Houston, opens first Canadian office; The Agency moves into Cleveland; Howard Hanna acquires century-old Lancaster County firm.

Testimony from the KW co-founder as well as President Marc King closed out week 2 of Sitzer/Burnett, with both leaders denying a conspiracy.

As brokerage firms vie to keep their top producers and boost agent counts, some are offering new benefits, including healthcare, to stay competitive.

The defense in Sitzer/Burnett called on three experts to discuss the consequences of decoupling commissions, with one facing aggressive cross-examination.

The iBuyer will send potential sellers leads to the brokerage company, while Anywhere agents can present their sellers with a cash offer from Offerpad.

After big declines in August, sales recovered slightly, but “pending contracts remain at historically low levels,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun noted.

Expect a “more dramatic” seasonal slowdown in home sales as average rates near 8% scare off buyers.

Plaintiffs in the Nosalek case want to reach a deal with RE/MAX and Anywhere following the brokerage companies’ settlements in Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl.

The median sale price for new homes dropped more than 12% in the last year, while sales shot up, outpacing inventory.

Defense attorneys argued that an “ambush video” introduced Tuesday in the Sitzer/Burnett trial was grounds for a mistrial, but the judge disagreed.

During its annual conference this week, the brokerage unveiled four new tools and programs designed to help agents improve their financial future.