Nest Seekers sues Serhant in CT, adding to string of lawsuits

The $10 million lawsuit alleges two former Nest Seekers managers stole the firm’s commissions, clients, intellectual and other confidential property as Ryan Serhant used “unfair and deceptive trade practices” to launch SERHANT. in Connecticut. Continue reading

Time for brokers, agents to bridge the Sitzer disconnect: LeBarton

Brokerages have been scrambling to get agents up to speed on commissions lawsuits — but they may already be in deeper than broker-owners realize, Inman’s Director of Research tells Intel. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky settles Malibu lawsuit with pro-Israel donation

Following the attack in Gaza in October, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Umansky and his partners decided their time and energy would be “better served” on more important matters, allowing Umansky to settle with a donation to a pro-Israel charity. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman fair housing case reveals agent confusion over law

A discrimination lawsuit filed in August by Shaniqua Newkirk, a Black Section 8 voucher recipient, against several Douglas Elliman agents has brought to light misconceptions about agent obligations when it comes to fair housing. Continue reading

Read Inman’s exclusive Blueprint for winning in real estate in 2023

Real estate’s brightest leaders shared their thoughts on the market, insights on the bombshell commission lawsuits and how the industry might change in the future during Inman CEO Connect this month. Continue reading

Controversial Florida foreign buyer ban survives 1st major court battle

U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor denied a request by plaintiffs to stop the state from enforcing the law because it is based on citizenship, not race, so does not violate the Constitution and fair housing. Continue reading

Ailing vet claims Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry unfairly bought home

Carl Westcott, 83, claims his judgment was impaired when the contract with Perry and Bloom was signed, due to opiates he was prescribed following an extensive surgery to treat Huntington’s disease, according to reports. Continue reading

Kendall Bonner: The industry isn’t ready for reality of commission suit

Bonner, an eXp team leader, has been vocal about the need for agents and brokers to consider how they’ll serve buyers in a post-lawsuit landscape. She expanded on her concerns with Intel. Continue reading

SERHANT faces another lawsuit related to allegedly taking data

The lawsuit launched at the brokerage led by the “Million Dollar Listing” star alleges that SERHANT. and two recently recruited agents stole trade secrets, marketing data and listings from the Florida-based Sutter & Nugent. Continue reading

Keller Williams Black Label sues SERHANT. over Philly expansion

Weeks after announcing a national expansion, Serhant and his partners are facing a $10 million lawsuit and allegations of concocting a scheme to “loot” a Pennsylvania brokerage in an effort to expand. Continue reading