Preliminary Approval In Homebuyer $120 Million Class Action Settlement
The Settlement here does not overlap with any of the existing home seller settlements. Rather, this Settlement resolves the legal claims of homebuyers who were not included in the home seller settlement
Compass v. NWMLS: A Battle Over Real Estate Innovation and Market Control
The Compass v. NWMLS lawsuit is a pivotal moment in the real estate industry’s evolution, pitting a self-proclaimed disruptor against a powerful, broker-owned MLS. Compass’s allegations of monopoly power, anti-competitive rules, suppressed innovation, and consumer harm strike at the heart of how real estate markets operate.
Paying Today’s Buyer Broker For Services
Here’s Saul talking about the value of a skillful negotiator aligned with the buyer’s best interest, whether compensation be by way of hourly, flat, traditional split, or a performance-based model that promotes transparency and trust as buyers can see the direct correlation between the agent’s negotiation efforts and their compensation.
Antitrust in real estate…
The Per Se approach provides a more rigid framework for identifying and condemning certain anticompetitive practices, while the Rule of Reason approach offers a more flexible and nuanced analysis that considers the broader context and effects on competition and consumer welfare.
Can the MLS remarks section mention seller’s willingness to pay concessions?
FAQ #5 Yes, if the seller is willing to offer buyer concessions, the listing broker can communicate this fact in the MLS remarks section. The
Is Compensation different from Concession?
FAQ #3 Difference between compensation and concession