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Why the Supreme Court’s refusal to step in matters for agents everywhere
Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents
January 14, 2025
📈 Market Move:
High Heat
Real estate’s biggest trade group, NAR, just took a swing at the Supreme Court to shut down a DOJ investigation—and missed. Here’s what happened: The court decided not to hear the case, which means an earlier ruling stands, giving the DOJ the green light to keep digging into industry practices.
This isn’t just a legal spat over old agreements. At the heart of the issue are policies that could reshape how agents and brokerages do business, from how compensation is structured to how listings are shared. While the decision doesn’t mean a direct hit on the group (yet), it keeps the antitrust heat on high.
What’s next? The DOJ could take this momentum and push forward with litigation, or they could scale back depending on their priorities this year. Either way, this ongoing battle has the industry bracing for shifts that could impact agents’ wallets and consumers’ choices. Stay tuned—it’s a plot twist waiting to happen.
🌟Quote of the Day:
"It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up." — Vince Lombardi
⚡ Quick Win:
Launch a “What’s Your Home Worth?” Campaign: Spend 15 minutes crafting a quick social post asking followers if they’ve wondered what their home is worth in today’s market. Offer a free valuation and let the leads roll in.
🎉 Fun Fact of the Day:
Iceberg Mansions: Wealthy individuals in Switzerland and London are building "iceberg homes" with multiple underground levels. Above ground, they look modest; below, they’re luxury fortresses.
📚 Book Recommendation:
"Built to Sell" by John Warrillow—Imagine this: you’re running a business, hustling hard, and one day you realize—you're basically stuck in a job you own. That’s where "Built to Sell" comes in. Warrillow drops a blueprint for turning your business into an asset that doesn’t just rely on you grinding 24/7.
The big takeaway? Niche down, create systems, and make it so your business could run (and thrive) without you. It’s like real estate for entrepreneurs—build something valuable and sellable, rather than being tied to it forever.
If you’re an agent or broker dreaming about someday stepping back (without the empire crumbling), this one’s a must-read. Think of it as your roadmap to freedom—whether that’s selling the business or just scaling it smart.
Your future self is already clapping for the moves you make today—don’t let them down.
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