By the NumbersTop 3 takeaways from a hot summer week of economic newsThe jobs report was the biggest surprise, and it had an immediate impact on mortgage rates. Meanwhile, inventory continues to build.Dave GallagherAugust 3, 2024
TechTech Bytes: Perchwell raises $25 million; iGUIDE, Flexmls uniteMLS platform Perchwell to focus on AI; Planitar’s floorplan tool iGUIDE integrating with FBS’ FlexMLS platform; Lofty adds property management system.Real Estate News StaffAugust 3, 2024
Industry'Unfiltered': Doing this with commissions is ‘asking to be sued’Watch the conversation as NextHome execs James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson share their experience with commissions lawsuits and what they think of workarounds.Real Estate News StaffAugust 3, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from United, Windermere, Engel & VölkersA noteworthy United Real Estate merger in Dallas; Windermere appoints a new economist; Engel & Völkers agents get access to new design tools.Real Estate News StaffAugust 3, 2024
AgentsBuyer agent commissions already falling, new report findsRedfin reports that the typical commission for buyer agents slipped to 2.55% ahead of the August 17 deadline for rule changes related to the NAR settlement.Dave GallagherAugust 2, 2024
IndustryA closer look at the trade secrets driving the Move-CoStar lawsuitMove Inc. lawyers said that a former employee who went to work for CoStar accessed Realtor.com’s proprietary document containing future plans for articles. AJ LaTraceAugust 2, 2024
MLS/AssnShowingTime returns to two large MLSs after settlementMembers of ARMLS and Metro MLS will be able to choose between ShowingTime and Aligned Showings after resolution of a lawsuit filed by Zillow in December.Dave GallagherAugust 2, 2024
IndustryOpendoor trims losses, calls out pressure on commissionsIt’s early, the iBuyer’s CEO says, but Opendoor has seen “10-15 basis points of pressure” on commission rates. “Not a huge amount, but decidedly different.”Dave GallagherAugust 1, 2024
BrokeragesAnywhere touts ‘resiliency’ as revenue plateausA $20 million payment on its commissions litigation settlement takes a bite out of cash flow but cost-cutting efforts yield $30 million in savings.Robert DavisAugust 1, 2024
IndustryFTC refunds over $12 million in alleged home-flipping schemeMore than 25,000 consumers paid Zurixx for coaching endorsed by TV real estate reality-show stars in a case officials hope “is a warning to others.”Dave GallagherAugust 1, 2024
IndustryZillow rolls out new non-exclusive touring agreementThe company said its contract — which will be available in 24 states — was designed to “help agents navigate new requirements” related to the NAR settlement.AJ LaTraceAugust 1, 2024
BrokerageseXp reports strong revenue in lead-up to industry transitioneXp showed growth in revenue and transactions as execs pitched the company’s value prop ahead of August 17 rules changes mandated by the NAR settlement.AJ LaTraceAugust 1, 2024
By the NumbersElection uncertainty causing some buyers to hit pauseMany homebuyers are waiting to see who the next president will be before continuing their home search, but it’s really the Fed that they should be watching.AJ LaTraceAugust 1, 2024
AgentsNAR serves up agent talking points, consumer resourcesThe association has shared a series of fact sheets and presentations to help real estate professionals and their clients understand what to expect come Aug. 17.Dave GallagherJuly 31, 2024
BrokeragesCompass posts all-time high income, touts tech investmentsThe brokerage also reported double-digit growth in transactions and agent count, in part due to significant acquisitions this spring.Robert DavisJuly 31, 2024
By the NumbersNo rate cuts yet, but they're 'on the table'As expected, the Fed held steady on rates today, but signaled the possibility of cuts in September. That might not mean big drops in mortgage rates, however.Dave GallagherJuly 31, 2024
By the NumbersPending sales up for the first time since MarchWhile still sluggish, it’s a sign that demand is lurking, and sales “would have been even higher” if buyers weren’t waiting for mortgage rates to drop.Dave GallagherJuly 31, 2024
IndustryConsumer group is back with listing agreement guidelinesThe Consumer Federation of America has shared criteria to “assist regulators … and the industry itself in evaluating the fairness of new seller contracts.”AJ LaTraceJuly 31, 2024
MLS/AssnMajor MLS inks agreement to tap international marketThe Houston Association of Realtors formed a data share partnership with the largest Latin American MLS, giving members access to listings across 22 countries.Dave GallagherJuly 30, 2024
MLS/AssnCRMLS removes key concessions detailsThe organization added a concessions field in May that allowed listing agents to specify an amount or percentage — but opted to remove those options this week.Dave GallagherJuly 30, 2024