The franchisor and plaintiffs offered different reasons for why HomeServices has yet to finalize its commission settlement agreement after announcing it had reached one for $250 million in April. Continue reading
These times have been hard on nearly every real estate business. But different parts of the country report unique challenges and business approaches, as illustrated by Intel’s monthly gauge of industry sentiment. Continue reading
The franchisors are not required to implement the business practice changes they agreed to until after the appeals process. Continue reading
Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs on Friday asked the court to preliminarily approve the proposed deal. Brokerages and MLSs that were left out initially will have to take action by June 18 to be covered. Continue reading
Kaplan’s new Buyer Agency Professional course aims to help buyer agents negotiate the ways they are compensated. Continue reading
The former Keller Williams CEO no longer faces allegations of sexual misconduct, but Gary Keller, Josh Team and KW are asking the court to hold him in contempt. He has until Friday to respond. Continue reading
The Department of Justice said a proposed settlement in the major antitrust lawsuit might itself violate federal law and said buyers should negotiate their broker’s commission directly. Continue reading
The franchisor filed a petition to the Supreme Court on Friday requesting the review of an earlier appeals court ruling barring it from enforcing arbitration agreements signed by seller clients. Continue reading
The antitrust enforcer suggests the rule changes in the proposed deal don’t go far enough. Plaintiffs’ attorneys say the agency has failed to articulate its specific concerns. Continue reading
Judge Patti Saris, of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, preliminarily approved the deal after the settlement fund was restructured. Continue reading