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What a year 2024 was.
In compiling the top stories of 2024, it was not surprising to find that all the articles had something to do with the National Association of Realtors, its settlement, other commission suits or new laws arising from them.
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Without further ado, here are the biggest stories of 2024, selected by Inman readers in real time.
By Andrea Brambila, Feb. 23, 2024
CFA’s Consumer watchdog hails the federal agency’s proposal to ban sellers from making compensation offers as a “great source of water” in promoting more real estate competition.
By Andrea Brambila, Jan. 8, 2024
The leader of the National Association of Realtors said he recently received a “threat to disclose a past personal, non-financial matter unless he violates his position at NAR.”
By Taylor Anderson, March. 15, 2024
NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright, left, and President Kevin Sears, right.
NAR can agree not to create rules that allow listing agents to include consumer compensation as part of compensation. HomeServices of America is not included in the agreement.
By Andrea Brambila, Feb. 07, 2024
Jack Gately’s screenshot shows a video of Kevin Sears’ appearance at Crush It in Real Estate in Boston on Feb. 1, 2024
In remarks made in Boston later posted online, new NAR President Kevin Sears announced that the business will change for Realtors – whether they accept it or “force it down our throats.”
By Andrea Brambila, Feb. 01, 2024
Under the proposed agreement, Keller Williams must notify shareholders that the compensation offer is not required. It also agreed to review training materials and rules requiring agents to join the NAR.
By Taylor Anderson, Nov. 25, 2024
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Before the final approval hearing on Nov. 26 regarding the proposed NAR section resolution, DOJ attorneys are considering a provision that would require written agreements between buyers and agents prior to visits.
By Taylor Anderson, April 5, 2024
NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright, left, and President Kevin Sears, right.
In another loss for the National Association of Realtors, the court ruled that the US Department of Justice can reopen its investigation into commission-sharing laws.
By Andrea Brambila, May 1, 2024
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In an email, the 1.5 million member trade group clarified when agents must sign written agreements with buyers, but stressed that NAR will not dictate the terms of the agreements.
By Andrea Brambila, May 8, 2024
Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit known as Batton 1 filed for a temporary restraining order preventing the final approval of Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX.
By Taylor Anderson, May 22, 2024
US Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks at a meeting of the Election Threats Task Force at the Department of Justice on May 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. Garland, who founded the task force three years ago after a sharp increase in violent threats against election workers, says, “If you threaten to harm or kill an election worker, volunteer or official, the Department of Justice will find you and we will arrest you. he answers.” (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Statements made by a DOJ attorney during the May 21 hearing in the Nosalek commission case provide new information on the Justice Department’s position on the NAR’s proposed decision.
By Lillian Dickerson, March. 29, 2024
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Corcoran told Yahoo! Finance does not believe that the effects of accommodation will harm the world as many think, but that “the confusion it causes is amazing.”
By Andrea Brambila, Aug. 19, 2024
In a phone interview, lead plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark weighed in on the ramifications of NAR’s breach of contract, Zillow’s business model, and the remaining “monster case.”
By Andrea Brambila, Mar, 20, 2024
More than 90 brokerages would not be covered under the $418 million settlement, although most have an option to buy.
By Inman, March. 15, 2024
James Dwiggins, Chief Strategy Officer Keith Robinson and Ed Zorn, MLS general counsel for the state of California, addressed the NAR solution in a special live broadcast on Friday. Watch it on demand.
By Jim Dalrymple II, July 24, 2024
The much-discussed listing agreement update reflects the upcoming NAR rules, but does not prevent sellers from providing compensation to buyers’ agents.
By Andrea BrambilaMarch. 19, 2024
Until | Burnett’s plaintiffs asked the court to order Berkshire Hathaway to pay the bulk of the nearly $5.4 billion damage award after NAR, Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settled.
By Jim Dalrymple II, Aug. 22, 2024
Homie
The lawsuit accuses NAR and major franchisors of violating antitrust laws. The company’s complaint also includes alleged messages where agents refused to show Homie listings.
By Andrea Brambila, Aug. 12, 2024
Plaintiffs are protesting “mandatory” Realtor membership to access the MLS after the removal of “guaranteed broker commission” from the MLS.
By Andrea Brambila, Aug. 06, 2024
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The Consumer Federation of America also tells buyers not to agree to pay an agent to see a home, but to sign a no-obligation tour agreement instead.
By Matt Carter, Mar. 18, 2024
If home buyers are no longer willing to pay full commissions, what happens to lenders’ programs that encourage buyers to work with partner real estate agents?
By Jim Dalrymple II, Jan. 24, 2024
Mauricio Umansky at Inman Connect in New York
The founder of The Agency is part of the American Real Estate Association launch team as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble.
By Andrea Brambila, Aug. 21, 2024
Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the originator of the first antitrust lawsuit, expresses alarm against the Realtor’s speech “continues to direct.”
By Andrea Brambila, June 12, 2024
Credit: Tingey Injury Law Firm _Unsplash
The MLS PIN on Monday urged a district court to reject the Justice Department’s arguments against the settlement of real estate plaintiffs in the Nosalek antitrust commission case.
By Jim Dalrymple II, June 25, 2024
The NAR landmark prohibits sellers’ agents from offering commissions to buyers’ agents in the MLS. A host of new companies are moving in to fill the void.
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