Mauricio Umansky: To be great, 'you have to dare to be bad'
The Agency CEO this week predicted more change ahead for the real estate industry, said agents are angry, and argued in favor of raising the bar for obtaining a real estate license
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
EXp suffers setback in bid for 'sweetheart' commission deal
A judge has denied the brokerage's request for a stay in the Gibson case, saying a tactic the company is accused of using to settle a different suit involves a 'collusive element'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
Wendy Davis joins Coldwell Banker Realty as branch manager
Davis and her team, the Wendy Davis Group, join the firm from eXp Realty. Davis will manage operations at Coldwell Banker's Sherman Oaks and Studio City offices, Inman has learned
EXp posts modest revenue gain, reaching $1.2B in 3rd quarter
The virtual brokerage grappled with losses as it paid out its settlement in antitrust commission lawsuits and increased agent losses in a bid to offload less productive agents from the platform
Weichert follows eXp Realty's lead in settling commission lawsuits
Weichert has reached a settlement in a case known as Hooper, according to new court documents. EXp's settlement in that case sparked pushback from plaintiffs in a different lawsuit
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 7
EXp punches back over criticism of 'sweetheart' commission deal
The virtual brokerage argued Tuesday that its settlement wasn't too small, and asked a court to reject attempts to force it back to the negotiating table
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
KW relaunches BOLD coaching program amid changing times
Onward BOLD gives Keller Williams agents access to lead generation resources, among many other things. The program is relaunching amid a period of upheaval for the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Winners of eXp Realty's eXpcon Hackathon announced
Juan Carlos Barreneche, Alex Kutsishin, Greg Parker, Serge Zahniy and Andrii Omelkovets of Florida claimed first place for their streamlined referral bidding platform
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 28
EXp Realty's $34M settlement is a 'sweetheart deal': Gibson plaintiffs
Lawyers filed motions Tuesday arguing eXp’s decision to come to a settlement in the commission lawsuit through a 'reverse auction' should compel the brokerage to return to the bargaining table
by Taylor Anderson Oct 24
Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason
Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Sacramento-based Prime Real Estate Team joins eXp Realty
The Sacramento-based Prime Real Estate Team has transitioned from Side to eXp Realty after 7 years, the brokerage announced on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 10
Agents 'not buying' industry pleas to keep Clear Cooperation rule
Inman Connect Austin kicked off with a spirited debate about Clear Cooperation and the disconnect between brokerage leaders and agents over whether to keep it
by Marian McPherson Oct 9
Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting
A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 9
Shareholders say eXp mishandled assault allegations in new lawsuit
A 'culture of fear and retaliation' has damaged eXp World Holdings' image, goodwill and monetary performance amid several sexual assault lawsuits, 2 shareholders claim in a suit filed Wednesday
by Marian McPherson Oct 3
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1