Christina Grace v. NAR Antitrust Lawsuit Update

Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® wishes to provide you with an update on recent developments in California. An antitrust lawsuit, Christina Grace v. National Association of REALTORS® , et al., has been filed against several local associations, the National Association of REALTORS® , Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS), and various brokerages. This legal action, about a potential class of home sellers in Northern California, alleges violations of the Sherman Act, the Cartwright Act, and the Unfair Competition Act. It’s important to note that SCCAOR has not been implicated in this lawsuit. Nonetheless, we are actively monitoring the situation. This litigation is one of several similar cases across the country addressing commission-related issues. For further details on the ongoing NAR litigation, please visit the Burnett Trial Page, where you can find frequently asked questions and answers. We are committed to keeping you updated as more information becomes available.