On January 26, HousingWire will host a virtual discussion between Michael Ketchmark, plaintiff’s attorney in the Sitzer/Barnett Commission case, and HousingWire CEO Anthony LaMacchia. lamacchia real estate An outspoken advocate for real estate agents discusses the case and its outcome.
The recent landmark decision in Sitzer/Barnett included a multi-billion dollar fine. National Association of Realtors, Home American Services and keller williams This led to more than a dozen counterfeit lawsuits across the country.
Many real estate industry leaders believe their profession was unfairly vilified during the trial and that Ketchmark exploited misconceptions about the industry to obtain a verdict. The discussion, moderated by HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler, will be a forum where Ketchmark and LaMacchia will go head-to-head on topics such as the value of buyer brokers and the future of real estate commissions.
Register here.