Zilllow seeks court order over REX laptops allegedly kept as ‘severance’

Zillow on Friday filed a motion to compel REX to identify employees who left the discount brokerage with laptops that could hold evidence relevant to an ongoing antitrust lawsuit. Continue reading

Agent pleads guilty for Capitol riot, another keeps her real estate license

Agents Katherine Schwab, Jenna Ryan and Jason Hyland flew on a private plane to Washington, D.C., and “stormed the Capitol.” Ryan remains a Realtor after her conviction and prison term. Continue reading

Revive Real Estate hires former NAR incubator executive

Real estate venture capitalist Kia Nejatian joins the renovation startup as the company anticipates growth in a buyer’s market. Continue reading

Nationwide appraisal ethics rule changes postponed until 2024

The Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Standards Board says it needs more time to assess proposed changes designed to close the door to discrimination. Continue reading

Real estate agent charged in Capitol attack gets 36 months of probation

John MacMillan Cameron, of Port Orchard, Washington, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and admitted his participation in the riot as part of a plea agreement, according to court documents. Continue reading

Plaintiffs end suit accusing companies of defrauding agents

Former sales reps drop claims that Move, its parent company News Corp. and the National Association of Realtors discriminated against them and used them to lie to agents. Continue reading

Compass doubles down in St. Louis with aim to recruit 300+ agents

Compass, the largest brokerage by closed sales volume nationwide, is opening its second St. Louis branch following its first in June 2021, which has grown to more than 120 agents and staff. Continue reading

Looking to acquire a brokerage? Don’t ask ‘Are you for sale?’

Scott Wright of Real Trends Consulting told an audience at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday that acquiring a brokerage is a lot like recruiting agents. Continue reading

‘America’s fastest Realtor’ on how a mindset shift leads to success

Keira D’Amato, the American women’s record holder in the marathon, spoke at Inman Connect Las Vegas about her journey as a professional runner and third-generation Realtor. Continue reading

Top real estate coach: ‘A recession is too good an opportunity to waste’

Dermot Buffini, CEO of real estate coaching firm Buffini & Company, spoke Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas in a session called, “There is a recession coming, but we’re not participating.” Continue reading