Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows
Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson
by Taylor Anderson Nov 27
RE/MAX scores recruiting victories in Arizona, Indiana
A team in Tuscon will now become a franchise known as RE/MAX Horizon, while an ERA franchise in Indiana is rebranding to RE/MAX First Integrity
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
The big players sneakily winning the sluggish 2024 housing market
This year has been tough on real estate. But investors think several major companies have done enough to boost their standing — and box out key competitors
by Daniel Houston Nov 25
Award per homeseller in Sitzer is about $913 and getting smaller
Over 491K homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700M raised by NAR, HomeServices and other settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage bounces back with new offices
After seeing its open office count shrink this year for the first time ever, RE/MAX's mortgage franchisor brings new offices online in Arizona, South Carolina and Michigan
by Matt Carter Nov 19
Homie
In the latest filing in its quest for damages, Utah-based discount brokerage Homie asserted NAR, KW, RE/MAX and others created and enforced rules that amounted to an illegal conspiracy
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18
Impact of NAR's commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings
In the wake of the National Association of Realtors' 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
RE/MAX revenue declined 3.4%, US agents continue to depart in Q3
A new quarter saw continuing trends for RE/MAX Holdings in decreasing revenue and US agent count, but the franchisor also vastly improved its net income year over year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit
The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
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
How you can help victims of Hurricane Helene
Communities are just beginning a long road to recovery. Reference this list of resources to learn where to donate money or supplies or sign up to volunteer
Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents' workflow
Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of 'pushing back against the settlements,' is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 26
The top 35 agents in Hollywood today are still setting records
LA's top luxury agents are continuing to sell at staggering heights despite a variety of market factors working against them, all while keeping temperamental celebrity clients happy
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18