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The judge in the Batton case berated plaintiffs over the inclusion of sellers in their proposed class, but suggested two possible paths forward.

Despite some reports suggesting agent commission rates were dropping, a CPC report finds that 95% of buyer agents ask for 2.5-3% of a home’s final sale price.

CEO Robert Reffkin signaled that Christie’s would serve as Compass’ “blueprint” for integrating Anywhere’s franchise brands and for further organic growth.

The brokerage and franchisor delivered 6% higher revenue, which Anywhere execs credited to increased luxury sales and retention of top agents.

Plus, Knock launches Bridge Loan Plus; Rayse inks deal with Columbus Realtors; RealReports’ CRMLS partnership expands; MetroList adopts Lundy Navigator; more.

A Chicago-area MLS told brokers that listings from its “unique” PLN could be barred by Zillow, but later confirmed Zillow is delaying enforcement in the region.

The agreement gives listings access to roughly 11,700 subscribers across the state. Plus, NorthstarMLS adopts governance changes; LIBOR partners with KCM.

The share of homes changing hands hasn't been this low since the mid-90s, Redfin economists report. The biggest culprit? Mortgage rates.

Watch the conversation as T3 Sixty’s Clint Skutchan explains the “beauty” of the MLS system and offers survival tips for organizations under pressure.

Association veteran Lynda Fernandez will join LVR in January, while Charles F. Hunt will take over a century-old family firm with billions in annual sales.

Plus, C21 Circle enters Chicago; CB Yost gets a new owner; Elliman expands to France, Monaco; industry veterans join Revel in California, CB in South Carolina.

Plus, a Fannie-Freddie IPO may not come until 2026, and the Senate advances an NAHB-backed bill even as the weeks-long government shutdown drags on.

The agent, who was told she violated Zillow's private listing ban, will testify in November. Plus, a new claim in eXp misconduct case; Batton damages revised.

But the company reported an all-time high for its global agent count, with its international pool growing 9% year-over-year.

Rocket is poised “to finish the year strong” as it brings “end-to-end integration to housing at a scale the industry has never seen," company execs said.

The company’s mortgage and rentals divisions drove significant growth during a quarter marked by lawsuits and “more noise around hidden listings.”

This week’s rate adjustment was expected, but the Fed indicated a December cut isn’t guaranteed. Meanwhile, pending sales fell flat despite earlier rate drops.

The company is also bolstering its AI offerings to “reduce manual or low-value processes across the organization,” execs said during a Q3 earnings call.

Trulia went from rival to teammate after Zillow’s 2015 acquisition, but new challengers emerged — including Rocket, with its purchase of Redfin, and Homes.com.

Plus, a Cloze-Courted integration; AI renovation startup launches; Rayse expands with SFAR partnership; REA Group acquires majority stake in Planitar.