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Keller Williams cuts profit sharing for agents who fled to competitors
The franchisor will drastically slash profit share for “vested KW agents who actively compete with our brokerages” unless they return within six months, Keller Williams President Marc King said Tuesday.
Freedom Mortgage to pay $1.75M to settle agent kickback scheme
Regulators claim lenders’ marketing agreements with more than 40 real estate brokerages, including Realty Connect USA, were a conduit for kickbacks that generated more than 1,000 mortgage referrals.
Compass agent says she was axed for speaking out at school board
California-based agent Janet Roberson told Inman a Compass team leader dismissed her after her controversial testimony at a school board meeting in April.
How to counteract Gary Keller’s latest recession prediction
In opening remarks at Keller Williams’ Agent Mega Camp, Gary Keller predicted a “rolling recession” in 2024. What is it and what does it mean for you and your clients?
Future so bright: Make tomorrow’s business your best ever in 5 steps
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There will always be winners and losers in real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes this week. The winners in today’s market will take steps to increase sales now, while setting the stage for more business in the future.