Dismissal Denied

Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents

December 17, 2024

📈 Market Move:

Commission Clash Continues

The buyer agent commission lawsuits are heating up, and a U.S. District Judge just shut down motions to dismiss from a group of brokerages, including Hanna Holdings, eXp, Weichert, Berkshire Hathaway Energy and more. Translation? The fight isn’t over.

These brokerages argued everything from “wrong venue” to “we shouldn’t even be in this case”—all denied. The judge believes the plaintiffs made solid claims about anticompetitive practices and jurisdiction ties to Missouri.

For agents and brokers, this is yet another sign: the commission structure you’ve always known is under scrutiny, and this wave of litigation isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Stay sharp—big changes could be coming.t that’s heating up for both buyers and sellers. Buckle up—this ride’s just getting started.

🌟Quote of the Day:

"A year from now you may wish you had started today." — Karen Lamb

⚡ Quick Win:

“Want to Move Up?” Email: Craft a quick email to your past clients who bought starter homes. Ask if they’re considering upgrading and share why now might be the right time. Plant the seed!

🎉 Fun Fact of the Day: 

Real Estate in the Air: In Japan, some homes come with the right to the air above them. The "air rights" can be worth more than the house itself!

📚 Book Recommendation:

"Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection" by Jia Jiang—Alright, here’s the deal—most people are terrified of hearing “no.” But Jia Jiang? My guy went looking for it. For 100 straight days, he put himself in situations where rejection was almost guaranteed. Ask a stranger for $100? Rejected. Request free donuts shaped like the Olympic rings? Surprisingly accepted.

The point? Rejection isn’t a death sentence; it’s a skill. Jia’s journey will make you laugh, cringe, and, most importantly, rethink how you handle the word “no.” If you’re in real estate, rejection comes with the territory—clients ghost you, deals fall apart, offers get ignored. But this book flips the script. You’ll walk away fearless, bulletproof, and ready to chase what you want.

Don’t dodge rejection—collect it. Because every “no” is just practice for the “yes” that changes everything.

Want to level up even more? Hit the Agent Bookshelf for top reads, Agent Articles for real estate gold, and Agent Resources for the tools to boost your biz—go get it!

Wrapping up for now! Stay relentless, keep your eyes on the prize, and remember—success rewards those who take action. Let’s crush it!

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