Clear Cooperation critics miss 'the forest for the trees,' eXp CEO says
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his 'North Star' is improving the experience of his agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
Weichert, following eXp again, suffers settlement setback
The company's request to pause one case while cutting a deal in another was just denied. The denial highlights a controversy over a settlement method known as a 'reverse auction'
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
KW nabs high-performing Bay Area Compass team
The Shee Group has done $114.6M in volume so far this year. The team, led by Renna Shee, has affiliated with a KW market center in Cupertino, California
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
EXp is scooping up teams and top-tier agents: CMO Wendy Forsythe
EXp Realty's chief marketing officer also told Inman that the company's revenue share can be life changing for some agents, and expressed cautious optimism for the housing market in 2025
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 22
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
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
The Q3 calls to watch closely as real estate’s 'Super Thursday' unfolds
Anywhere Real Estate, Redfin, eXp World Holdings and 7 more of the nation's largest real estate companies are set to release quarterly data on Thursday that could illuminate their fitness in 2025
by Taylor Anderson 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
EXp Realty updates agent revenue share model amid recruitment bid
Starting Nov. 1, eXp agents will have access to new revenue streams, especially those who reach the virtual brokerage's ICON status, eXp World Holdings CEO Glenn Sanford said at eXpcon Miami
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
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
Repealing Clear Cooperation invites catastrophic legal battles
Opinion
The repeal of Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja writes, could cause incalculable financial damage to the industry and erode the public’s trust in real estate professionals
by Leo Pareja Oct 14
EXp agrees to pay $34M to settle antitrust commission lawsuits
The brokerage was the third-largest by sales volume in 2022 and one of a relative few holdouts who had yet to settle lawsuits targeting the old status quo for real estate commissions
by Taylor Anderson Oct 7
Side debuts profit-sharing program, lays off staff members
PartnerUp Revenue Share will give agents a cut of Side's profit if they refer and mentor other agents. The program was one of several announcements the company made Monday
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 23