'Business as usual': Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out
New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos
Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today
The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors' major antitrust settlement. They're poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 17
Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings
The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, here's the breakdown of who's up and who's down
by Jessi Healey Aug 15
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage office count is shrinking for first time
Franchise sales have slowed, and some existing franchisees have canceled their agreements, but Motto Franchising President Ward Morrison expects growth to resume when lending picks up
by Matt Carter Aug 12
HomeServices commission settlement gets prelim approval
HomeServices previously agreed to pay $250M to settle various commission suits. A final approval hearing is set for November
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
RE/MAX agent count drops as revenue falls for 8 straight quarters
Franchisor reported its US agent count fell 6.3% during the second quarter as revenue fell 4.8% compared to a year earlier, according to its earnings report
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Quintavius Burdette on 'surviving' real estate and reality television
The high-volume RE/MAX real estate agent and former 'Survivor' contestant broke down how he manages his time to build a fast-growing real estate business at ICLV on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Aug 1
Bulletproof Ohio home goes under contract after multiple offers
The home was first listed for $399,900 over 2 weeks ago. Listing agent Jon Modene refers to it as having 'the strangest and greatest potential I have ever seen'
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 29
60-agent Stratus Real Estate Solutions team jumps to RE/MAX
Ernad Mehinovic, RE/MAX Stratus' broker-owner, believes the RE/MAX franchise will provide his new team the tools and resources to produce results
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 12
No HomeServices deal yet, months after settlement announcement
The franchisor and plaintiffs offered different reasons for why HomeServices has yet to finalize its commission settlement agreement after announcing it had reached one for $250M in April
RE/MAX picks up hundreds of agents in Ontario, Canada
An independent brokerage and a former Century 21 franchise just switched affiliations to RE/MAX. The moves come during a time of intense competition for talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Sellers appeal Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements
The homesellers object that the deals' payout is 'far too low' for the 'massive' number of injured parties and that franchisees should be required to implement practice changes
Interest rate waiting game: Should buyers purchase now or wait it out?
Is it better to buy now or wait it out in today's housing market? RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger lays out the factors that can help you help buyer clients decide
by Amy Lessinger Jun 29
Compass, eXp, Redfin and others file joint motion to dismiss Batton 2
Defendants in the buy-side case, which also includes Weichert Realtors and United Real Estate, say the claims lack standing, are untimely and an attempt to 'parrot' arguments made in Batton 1
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 26
Seller who balked at inadequate payout appeals commission deal
Pennsylvania homeseller Spring Way Center is seeking to overturn the court approval of deals reached with Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX to resolve antitrust commission suits
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 11