4 commission charts that explain both sides of the Moehrl conflict
The homeseller plaintiffs hope to show the need for change in how agents are paid, while NAR and major real estate franchisors aim to show the status quo is working just fine
It's baaack! Homebuyer commission suit against NAR rises from ashes
On Wednesday, 8 homebuyers filed an amended complaint, once thought to be dead, against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams and others alleging NAR rules have inflated agent commissions
What happens to buyers' agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?
Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 7
Anywhere COO Melissa McSherry: We're sure of our place in real estate
Anywhere Chief Operating Officer Melissa McSherry dished on the Realogy rebrand and her plans to revolutionize real estate through technology ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Marian McPherson Jul 6
'Longstanding conspiracy': Why the bombshell commission suit matters
Millions of homesellers across the country may be able to seek billions in damages for commissions they paid to buyer agents between 2015 and 2020. Here's why it matters
'Radical' and 'doomed': The case against the 'bombshell' Moehrl suit
The real estate establishment's latest salvo against the so-called 'bombshell' buyers' agent case is a sprawling, 3,000-page argument against granting class-action status in the Moehrl federal suit
Compass to cut workforce by 10% amid worsening economy
The layoffs will involve full-time employees, not agents, and come as the housing and stock markets experience a major shift
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 14
A man examining a contract closely
California-based agent Mindy Ni alleges Compass failed to pay her commissions and misled her as to the terms of her independent contractor agreement in order to recruit her
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 10
Anywhere rings in rebrand at NYSE opening bell with new stock ticker
Anywhere Real Estate celebrated the official launch of its rebrand from Realogy on Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange opening bell. The company is now trading under the 'HOUS' ticker
by Ben Verde Jun 9
Mystery phone caller
Homeowner plaintiffs allege Realogy uses its corporate structure to profit from and escape liability for letting its agents violate the law through 'incessant unwanted telemarketing calls'
The brokerage slowdown has begun: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
The market is softening and it's reflected in quarterly declines. Fewer transactions mean less brokerage revenue
by Mike DelPrete Jun 7
Coldwell Banker Warburg gets new Sales Director Christopher Totaro
In his new role, Totaro will lead Coldwell Banker Warburg's Tribeca office, and consequently oversee the company’s 'charge below 34th Street,' the brokerage said in a statement
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Appeals court rejects NAR class certification challenge in lawsuit
The ruling means that Sitzer/Burnett moves forward as a multibillion-dollar class action, currently headed for trial in February 2023
KW demands REX turn over audio recordings in commission suit
The real estate franchisor has subpoenaed the discount brokerage for recordings of all in-bound calls, not just those purporting to show agent steering, in multibillion-dollar class-action case