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☕️ Quick Thought: Should You Refer Locally?
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In the Spotlight
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement just got approved right before Thanksgiving, but this thing isn’t over.
Judge Stephen Bough granted final approval to NAR’s $418M commission lawsuit settlement, which includes changes like requiring mandatory buyer broker representation agreements.
However, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has raised serious concerns, arguing that these agreements could stifle competition among brokers and violate antitrust laws. While this settlement marks the end of one chapter, the DOJ’s statement warns that future enforcement actions are still on the table.
