by Saul Klein | Sep 30, 2021 | MLS and NAR
TBT October 2016 MLS Outlook – How Valuable is MLS Data? Why is Experian, one of the three big consumer credit bureaus, investing in locally based Experian DataLabs? Because it knows the next gold rush is in data. Data-mining is the new frontier. And like gold mining,...
by Saul Klein | Sep 30, 2021 | Legal Corner, MLS and NAR
Moehrl v. National Association of REALTORS, et al. Who is included in “et al?” The four largest national real estate broker franchisors… Realogy Holdings Corp., HomeServices of America, Inc., RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., and Keller Williams Realty,...
by Saul Klein | Sep 18, 2021 | MLS and NAR
What is “Unlawful Tying?” Tying – When an organization requires membership in another organiztion as a prerequsite for membership. Tying is not always unfair or illegal, but it can be, especially when the denied membership is a service required for...
by John Reilly | Sep 16, 2021 | MLS and NAR, Real Estate News
We recently commented on the July 1 DOJ decision to withdraw from a negotiated settlement agreement with the National Association of REALTORS®. NAR immediately expressed concern they were “blindsided” by the actions of the DOJ in backing out of the consent...
by John Reilly | Aug 31, 2021 | Legal Corner, MLS and NAR
It was back in March of 2019. A shocking Inman News Headline read: The bombshell lawsuit that could undo the US real estate industry Can you remember your reaction back then? Like many of us, was your reaction one of disbelief, confusion, or maybe a response that was...
by Saul Klein | Aug 2, 2021 | MLS and NAR, Real Estate News
Lesson Plan For The Future Promoting Competition in the American Economy – National Economic Council What role will the Federal Government have in the real estate industry over the next 4 years? According to this podcast, PLENTY. Bloomberg Opinion columnist...
