How commission chaos divided the real estate industry into 4 factions

The verdict in the monumental Sitzer | Burnett commission case in Missouri — plus oversight by federal regulators — has splintered the industry as it scrambles to figure out how to move forward. Continue reading

Compass, eXp notch more big recruiting wins

Compass has recruited New York-based brokers Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon. Meanwhile, eXp added Calgary-based Sahil Chhabra and his team to its ranks. Continue reading

The biggest wins, losses and news from Q4 2023 earnings

Real estate’s Q4 earnings calls have finally wrapped. From RE/MAX’s CEO exit to Airbnb’s $10 billion year, we’ve rounded up the top stories all in one place. Here’s what you might have missed. Continue reading

RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey exits as company revenue falls again in Q4

RE/MAX announced it was making changes to its executive team after revenue fell for a sixth consecutive quarter to end 2023. Amy Lessinger will succeed Bailey as president. Continue reading

Inman’s 2024 Global Real Estate Influencers revealed

Broker and reality television legend Ryan Serhant headlines an all-star roster of the industry’s most compelling voices for the second-annual Inman Global Real Estate Influencers program. Continue reading

CoStar, Zillow, RE/MAX among 118 firms sued by law enforcement

Atlas Data Privacy Corp. alleges the companies disclosed home addresses and unpublished home phone numbers for judges, police officers, prosecutors and their families. Continue reading

‘The vibe is pretty good’ as first earnings season of 2024 kicks off

Ahead of Q4 earnings this week and next, analysts are narrowing in on the future — and pleased by lower rates and a healthier economy as it rebounds from the final months of 2023. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage makes Entrepreneur’s ‘Franchise 500’ list

“Mortgage brokerage in a box” makes Entrepreneur’s list of top franchise opportunities for a 5th consecutive year, despite challenging conditions for mortgage lenders. Continue reading

Utah homeseller files commission lawsuit against NAR, 13 others

The complaint — one of nearly two dozen targeting real estate’s long-standing commission-sharing structure — alleges that “most” buyer agents will steer clients away from listings that offer a lower commission. Continue reading

Realty ONE Group, RE/MAX, Keller Williams rank on Franchise500 list

Eight brokerages were honored on “Entrepreneur” magazine’s Franchise500 list. Continue reading