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Changes in Residential Real Estate Listing Practices – What this Means for Buyers and Sellers

In March, 2025, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced a new “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers” policy which gives sellers the option to only list a property on the local MLS and delay the listing on public...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Compass v. Zillow and The PLS.com v. NAR: Antitrust Lawsuits Could Reshape Real Estate Marketing

The real estate industry is again in the antitrust spotlight, with recent lawsuits targeting the market dominance and listing policies of major players like Zillow, Inc. (Zillow) and the National Association of Realtors...more

Frantz Ward LLP

Ohio Law Changes How Home Buyers View Properties and Pay their Agent

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A new Ohio law effective today drastically changes how Ohio real estate licensees represent clients, including when a prospective buyer wants to view a residential property. Licensees are now obligated to enter into a written...more

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NAR Rule Changes and Their Impact on Buyers

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New rules from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), effective August 17, 2024, are reshaping real estate transactions. Stemming from a federal court ruling in October 2023, these changes aim to increase transparency...more

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NAR Rule Changes and Their Impact on Sellers

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The real estate industry is experiencing significant changes following the implementation of new National Association of Realtors (NAR) rules, effective August 17, 2024. These changes, prompted by a federal court ruling in...more

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Hiring an Attorney May Save You Money When Looking to Buy a Home

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Buying a home is commonly an individual’s most significant purchase. A buyer will often turn to a real estate agent for guidance during the home buying process, particularly because historically the seller pays the buyer’s...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Portland Area Residential Real Estate Trends Remain Dynamic

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According to the most recent RMLS data available, in May 2024, the Portland metropolitan real estate market showed signs of vibrancy and growth. Home prices continued their upward trend with the average sale price reaching...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (3/20/24) – Construction Backlog Falls, National Association of Realtors Settle...

In our latest roundup, bad loans outweigh loss reserves at top six U.S. banks, the FCC announces a proposed rule aimed at “bulk billing,” office-to-multifamily conversion projects grow in major metro cities, and more!...more

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National Association of Realtors Settlement Announcement May Have Sweeping Implications

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The homebuying market as we know it is about to see sweeping changes. On Friday, March 15, 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced a settlement with groups of home sellers, agreeing to end antitrust...more

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National Association of Realtors to Eliminate 6% Sales Commissions

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR), which represents more than 1 million Realtors, has agreed to eliminate its standard 6%sales commissions with home sellers. By reaching a $418 million settlement with home sellers in...more

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Buyer’s Market? Real Estate Broker Verdict’s Effect on Marketplace

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A recent federal jury verdict in Missouri has gotten the attention of real estate industry professionals around the country. The jury in Sitzer v. National Association of Realtors et. al (Case No. 4:19-cv-00332-SRB) ordered...more

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Real Estate Commissions in the Crosshairs

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Recently, a federal jury in Missouri returned a verdict ordering the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”), along with several other national real estate brokerages, to pay $1,785,310,872.00 in damages after finding NAR...more

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Impact of the IRA on the real estate industry

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The Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”) is a historic piece of legislation that includes approximately $369bn of funding for a number of strategies to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. Although it may be...more

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