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Brokerage Beat: News from KW, Christie’s, BHGRE, The Agency, RE/MAX

Brokerage Beat: News from KW, Christie’s, BHGRE, The Agency, RE/MAX

"We are thrilled to further expand our footprint throughout British Columbia with the debut of our newest office location in White Rock," said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency, who called the region a "favored destination among discerning buyers in search of a serene coastal lifestyle."


Real estate pros deeply dissatisfied with NAR

Real estate pros deeply dissatisfied with NAR

The overall takeaway, T3 Sixty said, was that survey results "indicate a clear need for NAR to improve its communication and support efforts, address leadership and organizational issues and provide comprehensive training and resources."


More commissions cases paused ahead of November hearing

More commissions cases paused ahead of November hearing

Impact: Plaintiffs in the commissions lawsuits have generally argued against waiting until the NAR settlement hearing in November, calling it an unnecessary delay.


‘Unfiltered’ podcast: Share your stories, not your sales volume

‘Unfiltered’ podcast: Share your stories, not your sales volume

On this week's episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Kyle Scheele — an author, public speaker and creative thinker — encourages everyone to "chase their own crazy ideas," while sharing some of his own.


eXp harassment case dismissed, but assault litigation continues

eXp harassment case dismissed, but assault litigation continues

Court documents describe Carter as a non-managerial employee and not an independent contractor during the time the alleged harassment took place, from Dec. 2021 to June 2022.


A tale of two buyer agreements, and why one triggered the DOJ

A tale of two buyer agreements, and why one triggered the DOJ

In addition to its brevity and legibility, Brobeck said eXp's buyer agreement more clearly aligns with the spirit of the NAR settlement and the goal of establishing a higher level of professionalism in the real estate industry.


The housing market is ‘stuck’ — maybe for a while

The housing market is ‘stuck’ — maybe for a while

Freddie Mac expects rates to continue to fall during the summer months, which could bring additional buyers into the market, said Sam Khater, the organization's chief economist.


‘Ongoing antitrust litigation’ prompted deal to sell leading MLS

‘Ongoing antitrust litigation’ prompted deal to sell leading MLS

The move, confirmed Monday by an REcolorado exec in response to swirling rumors, comes "as the industry continues to advocate decoupling from the Realtor associations that have long owned the MLS," the statement said.


People on the Move: CEO changes at Bluegrass, Raleigh associations

People on the Move: CEO changes at Bluegrass, Raleigh associations

A nearly 35-year veteran of the industry, Phillips took on the top role at RRAR in 2021, but his association leadership experience dates back to 1990, when he began his real estate career as a conference director at Virginia Realtors.


Judge issues stay in MLS PIN case

Judge issues stay in MLS PIN case

What's happening: In a joint statement filed June 21 in a Massachusetts U.S. District Court, it was clear that the settling parties and the DOJ don't yet see eye-to-eye on the MLS PIN settlement reached last year or agree on how long the process should take.