Industry Relations Lawsuits, Listings & Listings Fees
Jul 23, 2025
Legal battles heat up as the lawsuit from Homie against NAR and big brokerages gets dismissed. A new referral fee disclosure policy by NWMLS sparks debate on consumer transparency. Realtor.com’s acquisition of Zenlist raises questions about the startup landscape in real estate. Homes.com launches a marketing campaign aimed at sellers, drawing mixed industry reactions. Throughout the discussion, the hosts ponder portal strategies and the shifting tides in the real estate landscape, hinting at future trends that could reshape the market.
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Homie Lawsuit Dismissal Insight
- Homie lawsuit dismissal hinged on lack of evidence linking major brokers to local boycotts.
- Local agents and MLS bodies likely orchestrated actions that damaged Homie's business.
Realtor.com Acquisition Strategy
- Realtor.com acquiring Zenlist may be strategic to prepare for MLS data disruptions.
- Zenlist's strength as an alternative MLS backup system sets it apart.
Homes.com Mailer Mixed Feedback
- Homes.com's seller marketing brochures caused mixed reactions from agents and sellers.
- One agent described the mailer as "odd and disgusting" for bypassing agents to sell listing promos.