Masterclass Overview:

The verdict against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major real estate brokers will have profound implications for the U.S. real estate market. Charged with colluding to inflate commissions, NAR and others now face billions in damages. This case will have broad ramifications, impacting not just the companies involved but the entire landscape of buying and selling homes in America.

Fireside Chat Participants:

• James Dwiggins (CEO and co-founder, NextHome)
• Audrey Whittington (VP/Head of Sales and Partnerships, Local Logic)

Key Discussion Points:

• The Verdict and its Aftermath: Analysis of the jury’s decision, the financial repercussions, and the planned appeals.
• Legal Intricacies: A closer look at NAR’s Clear Cooperation Rule, which is at the core of the lawsuit, and its potential future following the court’s final judgment.
• Market Reactions: Assessment of the immediate impact on real estate stocks and possible shifts in investor sentiment.
• Consumer Impact: What the verdict means for homebuyers and sellers, focusing on how it may change the payment structure for broker commissions.
• Future Landscape: Discussions on the potential for this case to set a precedent for additional lawsuits and regulatory shifts.

Why You Should Attend:

• Get expert commentary and analysis on the complexities and fallout of this pivotal lawsuit.
• Learn what the verdict could mean for real estate commissions, which totaled over $85 billion in 2020 alone.
• Understand how the case might impact the legal obligations and practices of brokers, particularly around the NAR’s Clear Cooperation Rule.
• Join an interactive Q&A session to have your questions addressed directly by industry authorities Audrey Whittington and James Dwiggins.