Tag Archive for: NAR lawsuit

What If Sellers WANT To Offer Large Commissions on MLS? What Am I Missing?

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In 2013, shortly after the new loan officer compensation guidelines were imposed, we had a transaction where the buyer was short $700 to close because he spent his cash on […]Read More

What You Need To Know About The Realtor® Commission Lawsuit

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The recent buzz in the real estate world has been all about the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and the ongoing lawsuits they're facing. If you've been following the news, you've likely come across discussions about these legal battles and their potential impact on the industry. As these events unfold, it's important to understand what they mean for you, especially if you're in the market for a new home.Read More

New Take On the NAR Lawsuit From An Attorney In The Trenches

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My wife Heejin and I are both licensed real estate brokers. And between the two of us, we have bought and sold at least 25 properties over the years. And […]Read More

NAR’s Settlement – May Be Great News For Agents! (Except for the Civil War Part)

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Everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) has been in a tizzy over NAR’s settlement of the Sitzer/Burnett (Broker Commission) case. But – it may actually be good news for many brokers and agents – and I will explain why.Read More

NAR Lawsuit via Jason Hartman

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Jason Hartman is an extremely successful real estate investor and YouTube commentator, and he weighed in on the NAR collusion/cartel lawsuit last week with some very interesting comments. Here is his entire 42-minute video Devastating NAR Real Estate Class Action Lawsuit! and I recommend it in full (at 2x speed of course). But, here are a few takeaways.Read More

CalHFA Dream For ALL Or A Select Few? (Probably a Good Thing); NAR Lawsuit Again

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When CalHFA rolled out their newest (and probably most popular) down payment assistance program, the Dream For All Program, its entire $300 million allotment was gone in just 11 days. Many of us hoped that the program would return this fall, but CalHFA saw what happened during round one, and they are well aware of the potential feeding frenzy that would likely take place if the rules were not changed – so they are very astutely changing the rules. These rules are not finalized and are subject to change, but it does appear that CalHFA is trying to make sure the program is only used to benefit people who truly need assistance.Read More