Double trouble: 2nd commission suit this week hits Cali Realtors
The new lawsuit — the 2nd filed in California this week — takes aim at rules enacted and enforced by MetroList and complied with by some of the nation's biggest real estate firms
by Taylor Anderson Jan 19
RE/MAX CEO examines alternative paths to homeownership
RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey says it's time to change the narrative on homeownership through education and solutions-oriented service
by Nick Bailey Jan 10
EXp Realty lassos a pair of high-performing Texas teams
The Mike Seder Group and the Ronnie and Cathy Matthews Group join eXp as the battle for top agents continues to be one of real estate's defining stories
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
What the biggest names in real estate really thought of 2023
As real estate dives into the new year, 14 of the industry's top leaders looked back on mortgage rates, slow sales, antitrust suits, NAR drama and other headline-making stories from 2023
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
From Sitzer to Moehrl, 2023 was the year of commission confusion
Sitzer | Burnett and its verdict cast a long shadow that will extend into 2024 and potentially shake up the real estate industry. But it wasn't the only lawsuit with commissions in the crosshairs
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
NAR, franchisors ask for summary judgment in Moehrl suit
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America have all asked a federal judge in Illinois to rule in their favor before the Moehrl case goes to trial
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
NAR hires new marketing and comms chief amid tumultuous year
Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR's communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise ditches NAR
The company is the latest of several to step away from the National Association of Realtors, which has suffered both a scandal and legal defeats in recent months
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 1
NAR argues against setting trial date in Moehrl commission suit
The trade group's attorney says NAR is 'still analyzing' the consequences of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Judge Andrea R. Wood says Moehrl is a 'different case' that will likely go to trial in Q4 2024
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 29
EXp scoops up 60-agent RE/MAX team in Canada
Justin Havre and his 60-agent team in Calgary are the latest big names to move brokerages as big-name firms compete for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
Anywhere, RE/MAX commission lawsuit settlements move forward
A judge has granted preliminary approval of the franchisers' multimillion dollar settlements in Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek. Final approval may happen next year
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
Real estate CEOs: Big impact from commission suits 'improbable'
The bombshell verdict of Sitzer | Burnett rocked the real estate industry, but recent earnings reports suggest many of its most recognizable CEOs don't anticipate major disruptions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Sitzer | Burnett defendants bulk up lawyer bench to prep for appeal
The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former US solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 17
New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams
A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
RE/MAX parent appoints former DISH Network exec as CEO
Erik Carlson comes to RE/MAX Holdings in the wake of Adam Contos' departure. He also joins the company at a tumultuous time for the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13