Judge approves Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements

The ruling by Judge Stephen R. Bough on Thursday resolves antitrust claims in the Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek commission cases. However, it won’t quash other existing suits from buyers. Continue reading

Double trouble: 2nd commission suit this week hits Cali Realtors

The new lawsuit — the second 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. Continue reading

Keller Williams and Gary Keller face new allegations in lawsuit

An amended complaint from former Keller Williams CEO John Davis now accuses the company and its co-founder of embezzlement. Continue reading

8 client appreciation event expenses that are totally worth it

In today’s economy, every dime matters. Here are a few budget-friendly expenditures that author and coach Darryl Davis recommends for your next client appreciation event. Continue reading

Judges deny HomeServices appeal, clearing way for October Sitzer trial

The ruling against HomeServices of America in federal court on Wednesday sets the stage for a likely Oct. 16 start for the first of two highly anticipated bombshell commission trials later this year. Continue reading

MLS turns back on franchisors after settling commission case for $3M

Homesellers plan to use funds from MLS PIN, the largest multiple listing service in New England, to continue antitrust litigation against Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices. Continue reading

KW franchisees accuse Gary Keller of ‘illicit tactics’ in new lawsuit

Market center owners Colleen and Bart Basinski claim Keller Williams CEO Gary Keller and others targeted them after they resisted market cap policies and supported ex-CEO John Davis. Continue reading

Former KW CEO slams Gary Keller, calls brokerage ‘criminal enterprise’

Former Keller Williams CEO John Davis says he wants his claims decided through a public trial rather than arbitration. KW says Davis’s claims are “unsubstantiated, unwarranted, and disparaging.” Continue reading

2 NYC Keller Williams brokerages consolidate, get new owner

Keller Williams NYC and Keller Williams Tribeca will now operate as one business. The new brokerage will have about 350 agents. Continue reading