Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Robert Reffkin is confident that Compass and its agents have what it takes to continue growing…

NAR settlement terms slated to go into effect in mid-August

The business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement,will go into effect…

Virginia Realtors: Zillow’s touring agreement may not be legal

Earlier this week, Zillow launched a new “touring agreement,” a nonexclusive contract for buyers and agents to use…

Zillow believes the evolution of the industry will only help it grow

In light of the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett suit and the terms of the National…

All parties have settled the Sitzer/Burnett suit, so what’s next?

When HomeServices of America reached a nationwide settlement agreement last week in the commission lawsuits filed…

Zillow launches buyer agreement for home tours

Over the years, Zillow has made it clear that it wants to help consumers with all…

Side’s Hilary Saunders discusses the evolution of brokerage models

The way Saunders views it, today’s consumers are more savvy. They want to not only fully…

Kevin Sears pulls back the curtain on NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement

Despite the challenges, the parties were able to reach an agreement, the terms of which include…

Judge grants preliminary approval of NAR commission lawsuit settlement 

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) can breathe a small sigh of relief. The trade group’s…

DOJ will intervene in NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement: KBW analysts

Analysts at investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods believe that the Department of Justice will intervene…