Tal Alexander and lawyers push to reopen his detention hearing
Tal's parents offered a bond 'in any amount.' Meanwhile, Side filed a preliminary injunction against Oren and Tal, and the DOJ has asked Douglas Elliman for more information
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
Alexander brothers charged with sex trafficking in fed indictment
The months-long legal battle the Alexander brothers faced against several women who alleged sexual assault came to a head on Wednesday with their arrests in the wake of an FBI probe
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 11
Bend Sotheby’s group takes $100M team and launches new brokerage
Sam DeLay and Cole Billings led the No. 2 team in Bend for volume among medium teams and No. 1 for sides with 112 last year. They're launching their brokerage on the Side platform
by Taylor Anderson Nov 12
Side files restraining order against Alexander brothers in new action
The temporary restraining order alleges that Tal and Oren Alexander moved the underlying collateral on a loan that the firm extended to Official Partners 2 years ago
Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract
After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging assault, the Alexanders are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
Anywhere joins push to reform NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Documents obtained by Inman show Anywhere shares some — but not all — of Compass' concerns with the rule while on Thursday Compass CEO Robert Reffkin reiterated his call to ditch the policy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 27
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
Katie Kossev: 'Mass confusion' common in the wake of NAR's rules
But Kossev, the managing broker of Texas at Side, said that luxury buyers in particular seem to understand the value of compensating their real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Erin Sykes launches SYKES brokerage backed by Side
Having grown up in a family-owned construction business, the former Nest Seekers International chief economist always knew she wanted to run her own brokerage. Now, the timing is right
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Official's cofounder split: Alleged threats and a scramble to rebrand
As Nicole Oge and partners sought to start fresh, Tal and Oren Alexander allegedly threatened legal action if voted out of the firm, The Real Deal reported. The Alexanders deny the allegation
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Side debuts new coaching and training program
The program features top agents and brokerage founders and will be available to both Side users and the broader real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 23
Alexanders left to pick up pieces of Official after other co-founders exit
After unsuccessful negotiation attempts with Oren and Tal, Chief Growth Officer Nicole Oge, CEO Richard Jordan and President of New Development Andrew Wachtfogel are 'forfeiting ownership'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim
Reports from 'The New York Times' and 'The Wall Street Journal' suggest execs at Douglas Elliman and Side heard about sexual assault allegations against the brothers as they worked at their firms
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
Alexander brothers rape allegations draw scrutiny from FBI
Women who claim to be victims of the Alexander brothers, or witnesses to alleged assaults, have been approached by agents from an FBI task force, 'The Wall Street Journal' reported Tuesday