Real Estate Today Podcast on the NAR Settlement
In this week’s episode of Real Estate Today, NAR President Kevin Sears gives the facts about the $418 million settlement and what it means for homebuyers and sellers. You can find the episode on facts.realtor, or by accessing the link...The Truth About the NAR Settlement Agreement
Link to article here Misinformation has been pervasive in the media over real estate commissions. Here are the facts you should know. The national conversation around real estate commissions reached a crescendo in the last week since the National Association of...Statement on ECAR MLS
The NAR Settlement has NOT been accepted by the Judge in the case, so it is not final. As a result, no MLS rules have been updated and no requirements have been issued by NAR. Florida Realtors, in conjunction with the Florida Legal team, continues to work on updates...Update on Forms Changes
Florida Realtors is continuing to work on updates to forms and the creation of new forms in response to NAR’s proposed settlement.
Make Sure Your Information is Up-To-Date with DBPR
Have you moved or made any changes to your phone or e-mail address? Please take a moment to go into your DBPR record to make sure your email, address, and place of practice address is current. REMINDER: If this information changes, it needs to be updated within 10...Updated Florida Realtors Forms/Contracts
Good afternoon ECAR Members, Please find below a list of all the forms that have been updated in Form Simplicity:(All listing forms included in the “Note” comments below) Several listing agreements were modified with regards to offers of compensation. The affected...Correcting the Record: NAR Does Not Set Commissions
Following recent inaccuracies in media coverage, including the false representation or suggestion that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) requires a standard 6% commission, NAR has issued the following statement: CHICAGO (March 19, 2024) – The National...A message from President Keith Wood on the NAR Settlement
As sent to ECAR members on March 15, 2024: Good afternoon ECAR Members, Please see below the announcement made this morning from NAR® President Kevin Sears regarding the proposed settlement in the on-going Home Seller Class Action Lawsuits. Cognizant of our...