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New Lawsuit Targets Texas Realtor Associations and 20+ Brokerages and Teams

Calling NAR out as the “creator of the conspiracy,” a home builder and magazine publisher are suing Texas Realtor associations and 20+ brokerages and seeking class action certification on behalf of all home sellers in Texas between 1/1/2021 and 3/29/23.

November 15, 2023

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Real Estate News

Roundup of Real Estate Financial Results in Q3 2023

Financial reports for the third quarter of 2023 (Q3 2023) are in for the biggest names in real estate.

November 14, 2023

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Real Estate News

Industry Lawsuit Watch: Tracking Real Estate’s Biggest Legal Battles

Stay up to date on the biggest lawsuits impacting the real estate industry. Continuously updated with the latest developments.

November 13, 2023

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Agent Marketing

This Week in BAM: The Biggest Commission Lawsuit Yet, Tracy Kasper on the Sitzer/Burnett Verdict, and the Best Social Media Platform for Agents

This week in BAM brings news of the biggest commission lawsuit yet, an 11-point plan for real estate agents, NAR HR Chief Donna Gland’s departure, how to get 19 pieces of content from one listing, the best social media platform for agents, and much more.

November 11, 2023

Real Estate News

New Commission Lawsuits Filed in New York and South Carolina

Two more copycat lawsuits were filed this week, a week after the Sitzer/Burnett jury reached a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. The Burton complaint was filed in South Carolina, and the March complaint is targeting REBNY and real estate companies in Manhattan.

November 10, 2023

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NAR Announces State Flood Disclosure Tracker

NAR introduced a state flood disclosure tracker, developed with the Legal Research Center, which provides a comprehensive understanding of existing flood-related disclosure forms and requirements across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

November 10, 2023

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NAR HR Chief Donna Gland to Retire at the End of 2023

Donna Gland, the head of Talent Development and Resources at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), is retiring at the end of the year after 38 years with the organization.

November 9, 2023

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Real Estate News

NAR President Tracy Kasper Addresses Sitzer/Burnett Verdict: “We Don’t Have All the Answers”

Tracy Kasper, president of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) posted a video on November 7th addressing the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, what it means for real estate agents, and what Realtors should tell clients who ask about the verdict or lawsuits.

November 9, 2023

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Real Estate News

Move Over Sitzer/Burnett: Batton is the Biggest Lawsuit to Date, Seeking Damages for Buyers

A new lawsuit was filed in Chicago federal court on November 2nd on behalf of home buyers alleging the defendants—Compass, eXp, Redfin, and Douglas Elliman, among others—have caused buyers “to pay inflated prices for the homes they purchase, and to receive reduced quality broker services.”

November 9, 2023

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The Impact of WeWork’s Bankruptcy on U.S. Commercial Real Estate

The recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by WeWork, a major player in the co-working and office space industry, could add to the surplus of empty office space in the U.S.

November 8, 2023

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Real Estate News

NYT Coverage of the Sitzer/Burnett Verdict Was the Most Commented-On Article of the Day

On the day Bob Goldberg stepped down as NAR CEO, Byron Lazine hosted a special Hot Sheet livestream. Jason Haber called in and revealed the most commented-on New York Times article on October 31 was about the real estate industry.

November 7, 2023

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Agent Marketing

This Week in BAM: Sitzer/Burnett Verdict and More Breaking News for the Industry

This week in BAM (Oct 30–Nov 3) covered the Sitzer/Burnett verdict, Bob Goldberg stepping down, Zillow acquiring Follow Up Boss, Anywhere partnering with RealScout, a Krys Benyamein webinar, and a BAMx mastermind hosted by Byron Lazine.

November 4, 2023