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August 21, 2026

Sitzer | Burnett Decision Upheld By Appeals Court

A federal appeals court has upheld the landmark Sitzer | Burnett verdict, cementing major changes to how buyer's agent compensation works. Here is what agents and brokerages need to understand to stay compliant and competitive.

July 29, 2026

Zillow Wins Dismissal of RESPA Claims

A federal court dismissed RESPA claims against Zillow's Flex referral program, and the ripple effects could reshape how agents and brokerages think about referral fee arrangements and compliance.

July 23, 2026

Congress Just Asked Real Estate to Explain Itself: What the Compass and MRED Summons Means for Every Agent

"A House subcommittee just summoned Compass and MRED over private listings. Here is why every working agent should be paying attention."

July 7, 2026

The Chicago Courtroom That Will Decide What You Get to See

A trial about listing data, told from the only seat that should matter, the buyer's and the seller's