DOJ-NAR Lawsuits Open Up a Can of Worms for Agents, MLS Services
Since the early 2000s, the United States Department of Justice has investigated and challenged the NAR rules and practices governing commission sharing on multiple listings services alleging they violate the Sherman Antitrust Act that bans businesses from colluding or...
Three Looming Threats to Real Estate
There are looming threats on the horizon that may dramatically transform how the industry conducts business in the future. These threats include increased regulatory enforcement plus two major threats that could eliminate or greatly reduce the ability for real estate...
Is the Inventory Dam About to Burst?
Prices for wood, steel, copper and other building materials are soaring. The annualized rate of inflation jumped to from 0.8 percent in March to 4.2 percent in April. Couple these facts with the end of COVID-19 mortgage forbearance, the end of the eviction ban,...
Top Strategies for Being More Profitable in 2021
When it comes to profitability, most real estate professionals are focused on revenues or gross commissions. What many agents miss, however, is how they can be more profitable by working smarter and cutting expenses. If you would like to increase your profitability in...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
