by RealEstateCoach.com | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
This last week is probably the wildest week I’ve ever seen in my 40+ years in the business. The Sitzer Burnett verdict came in at $5.36 billion against NAR and three of the industry’s top franchises who elected to go to court rather than settle like Anywhere...
by RealEstateCoach.com | Oct 31, 2023 | Buyer Commissions
This week the Burnett Sitzer trial wraps up. The litigation seeks damages because sellers were forced to pay a commission to buyer’s agents, even though those agents were representing the best interests of the buyer, not the sellers. It also alleges that NAR...
by RealEstateCoach.com | Oct 24, 2023 | Social Media, Uncategorized
Halloween can be one of the most fun days of the year. It can also be one of the best opportunities to get plenty of fun posts for your social media pages, especially on Instagram. Here are some quick ideas to build traffic on your social media sites over the...
by RealEstateCoach.com | Oct 16, 2023 | Buyer Commissions
On Monday, October 16, 2023, the Sitzer/Burnett lawsuit goes to trial. It’s expected to last about three weeks, with a verdict due by mid-November. The fundamental question is how buyer commissions will be paid in the future. The plaintiffs are a group of home...
by RealEstateCoach.com | Oct 10, 2023 | Buyer Commissions
Last week Anywhere announced the terms of their settlement agreement for the two bombshell lawsuits that sought to have buyer agents negotiate their commission directly with the seller and/or their own buyers. Part of that settlement would allow listing brokers...