by Saul Klein | Oct 15, 2021 | Real Estate News
The Federal Trade Commission… The FTC is one of two federal agencies focused on competition across a broad range of industries. The other federal agency or executive-branch department that focuses on competition in the same way the FTC does is the Antitrust... by Saul Klein | Oct 9, 2021 | Data
Brokers compete for $85B in annual commissions but ignore how their data makes markets that generate huge fees beyond the first point of sale. A new economic model for MLS, and an awakening in the Industry is part of the solution. On a side note: $85 Billion in annual... by Saul Klein | Sep 30, 2021 | Legal Corner, MLS and NAR
Moehrl v. National Association of REALTORS, et al. Who is included in “et al?” The four largest national real estate broker franchisors… Realogy Holdings Corp., HomeServices of America, Inc., RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., and Keller Williams Realty,... by Saul Klein | Sep 18, 2021 | MLS and NAR
What is “Unlawful Tying?” Tying – When an organization requires membership in another organiztion as a prerequsite for membership. Tying is not always unfair or illegal, but it can be, especially when the denied membership is a service required for... by Saul Klein | Sep 14, 2021 | Saul's Insights
You have porobably heard that the DOJ backed out of its settlement conversations with NAR over the current DOJ law suit against NAR by the DOJ. The DOJ backed out on July 8. The date is significant, because the next shoe dropped the next day. On July 9, the White...