September 25, 2024

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NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright (left) and President Kevin Sears (right).

In another loss for the National Association of Realtors, a court ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice can reopen its investigation into commission-sharing rules.

Matt Ishbia

UWM executive and Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia (center) watches a playoff game against the Denver Nuggets on May 11, 2023. He is flanked by UWM leadership coach (former University of Michigan and NBA basketball star) Mateen Cleaves (left) and UWM chief business officer Blake Colo. Photo by Christian Peterson/Getty Images.

The founder of Hunterbrook Media dismissed Ishbia’s views as a “baseless conspiracy theory,” while Rocket said the company and founder Dan Gilbert have no financial interest or relationship with Hunterbrook.

NAR Chief Counsel Ethan Glass (left) and NAR President Kevin Sears (right).

Sears told the Real Estate Unfiltered podcast on Tuesday that interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the path forward.

Poleg, Brad Inman; AJ Canary Creative Services

The Real Brokerage agreed to make changes to its business operations as part of a proposed settlement in Umpa v. NAR.

Following the NAR settlement, consumer misunderstanding was significant. Jimmy Burgess talks to Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers about how to communicate with today’s buyers and sellers.