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Ben Kinney partners with early mentor for new real estate coaching service

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Ben Kinney is drawing on the help of his old mentor Debbie De Grote to launch a coaching and consulting service for real estate agents. Continue reading →

Zillow names new president of mortgage segment

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Zillow executives acknowledged previously that the rollout of proprietary mortgage software was taking longer than expected. Continue reading →

Bright MLS appoints new president and CEO

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Brian Donnellan had been serving as interim CEO of Bright MLS since February, when the organization’s founder Tom Phillips departed. Continue reading →

Realogy calls Compass allegations ‘sensational’ and ‘not true’

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In an internal email, Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider insisted his company never explored a sale and called Compass’ claims an attempt “to inspire sensational news coverage.” Continue reading →

Compass accuses Realogy of exploring sale, files motion to dismiss lawsuit

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On Friday, Compass asked a judge to dismiss a Realogy lawsuit that alleges it practiced “illegal schemes” and accused the industry giant’s CEO of exploring a possible sale of his company. Continue reading →

Florida brokerage president talks partnerships, climate change ahead of Luxury Connect

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Tiffany McQuaid’s company, McQuaid and Company Real Estate, operates out of Naples, Florida, but is actively working to extend its reach up the East Coast. Continue reading →

The Real Word: Redfin’s publishing buyer’s agent commissions

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, now all Redfin-listed homes will publicly display the commission that sellers are offering to buyer’s agents. Continue reading →

Agent in Compass team mutiny lawsuit files countersuit

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A Washington, D.C., Compass agent who was accused in a lawsuit earlier this year of mutinying and trying to steal her former team leader’s business has hit back, denying any wrongdoing and filing a countersuit for millions of dollars. Continue reading →

Former Realogy exec temporarily barred from Compass’ alleged ‘dummy’ job

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A New Jersey judge granted a temporary injunction in a Realogy-filed lawsuit against a former executive who attempted to flee to Compass, allegedly in violation of his restrictive covenant agreement (RCA). The judge ruled that Compass was complicit in … Continue reading →

Realogy makes major structural changes amid market stumble

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The company is consolidating its Coldwell Banker operations, launching an expansion brands portfolio and carving out a new product and innovation footprint. Continue reading →