Episode 37: The latest with NAR, Brokerages, and the Real Estate landscape

In this episode, Tristan Ahumada, Saul Klein, and John Reilly talk through real estate updates that matter right now. They start with how RESPA rules are being looked at more closely, especially with Redfin’s W-2 setup and their connection with Rocket Mortgage. The way agents get paid and how referrals work could be affected, and the team walks through what’s happening and what to pay attention to.

 

They also bring up what’s going on with Open MLS policies. In places like California, Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, agents can access the MLS without being Realtors. That may open the door for more legal questions, especially around antitrust.

 

Toward the end, the group talks about the legal fight between Compass and Zillow, why listing visibility matters, and how platforms are competing for more control over the way people find homes. They also touch on how AI is slowly showing up in day-to-day business.   #realestate #respa #redfin #zillow #realestatelaw