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Using the “one-third” formula, the plaintiffs’ lawyers are asking for more than $225 million from the two commissions settlements, plus other expenses.

In an effort to curb money laundering and other crimes, a federal agency has adopted rules for brokers and others involved in non-financed transactions.

Leaders from eXp and two indie firms announce Realty of America; Compass loses Florida agents to The Agency and Elliman; Christie's, E&V, Corcoran expand.

The pre-sale renovation company, which got early support from NAR, also will change its marketing and be more transparent about its deals with agents.

Expansion connects Restb.ai’s vision tools to nearly three-quarters of a million MLS members; productivity-focused Pipeline added to @properties “pl@tform.”

Watch the conversation with Gary Acosta, CEO of NAHREP, as he offers a candid view of the NAR settlement, which he says gives sellers power — but at great cost.

The nation’s second-largest multiple listing service has been making it easier to enter the data (and keep it private). Is this the wave of the future?

With industry rule changes now in effect, the National Association of Realtors has been doubling down on education and outreach to buyers and sellers.

The downward trend hasn’t fired up buyers (yet), but predictions of more cuts this year could move rates closer to 5% and amp up the market next spring.

An amended complaint by a former project manager adds new claims and details to sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation allegations.

Terms of the deal — which still requires a judge’s OK — were not revealed. Meanwhile, the settlement fund for Sitzer, Moehrl and Gibson is nearing $1 billion.

Agents are talking about compensation “in more depth than ever before” and clearing up a lot of confusion as agent fees stay “mostly the same,” Redfin found.

The future of private listings and MLS integrity is at stake as a key NAR committee meets this week to hear arguments about keeping — or scrapping — the policy.

A recent poll shows a split between major industry players when it comes to the National Association of Realtors’ performance — and its settlement.

According to a recent WAV Group poll of real estate professionals, only 28% want to keep the policy as-is, with many citing concerns over litigation.

A bright spot in a tough market? The best time to buy in 2024 — and save upwards of $14,000 — is just weeks away, says Realtor.com.

A Fannie Mae survey found that despite sour attitudes about homebuying, there’s hope that rates and prices will decline — and a geographic divide over selling.

The brokerage will be offering its Redfin Next commission-split plan to agents in all markets starting Oct. 27, a year after it unveiled the pilot program.

Agents in four states — Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas — can now access 1.9 million shared listings, while REcolorado and IRES re-up their partnership.

eXp nabs Maryland mega-team and Vancouver group; The Agency opens new Brooklyn office; Coldwell Banker gains top producers in Boston.