Elliman’s California business faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks

The allegations launched by two former employees claim that closing statements had been altered to bump up agent commissions, with a particular bias in favor of the Altman Brothers team. Continue reading

World Series of Luxury results: Ohtani puts on a ‘Sho’ in Hawaii

On top of his first MLB World Series title, Ohtani has been crowned by Inman readers as the champion of luxury real estate for his new build with ocean views on the Big Island. Continue reading

RE/MAX revenue declined 3.4%, US agents continue to depart in Q3

A new quarter saw continuing trends for RE/MAX in decreasing revenue and U.S. agent count, but the franchisor also vastly improved its net income year over year. Continue reading

Commissions held steady after Aug. 17, Redfin study shows

Commissions have been slowly declining over the last decade, but since the NAR settlement terms went into effect this summer, buyer’s agent commissions have seen little impact. Continue reading

World Series of Luxury: The final ‘Sho’down with Judge and Ohtani

The LA Dodgers may have claimed the crown for the 2024 World Series title, but Inman readers must still cast their vote to determine the victor of the inaugural World Series of Luxury. Continue reading

Tomer Fridman announces move to Christie’s Real Estate SoCal

Days after news first broke that Fridman had left Compass, the luxury agent announced on Instagram his move to the brokerage, which is led by luxury powerhouse Aaron Kirman. Continue reading

World Series of Luxury: Final 4 Dodger, Yankee luxury homes left

As the Yankees live to see Game 5 of the World Series, the players’ luxe homes in Hawaii, Rancho Cucamonga, Manhattan and Malibu battle for a place in Inman’s luxury finals. Continue reading

Agent to the stars Tomer Fridman quietly leaves Compass

Fridman had been affiliated with Compass since 2017 and was a top producer at the firm. His departure was reportedly announced internally at the end of last week by Regional Vice President Parker Beatty. Continue reading

Real estate and tech vets launch women-led coaching platform

Former Compass Regional President Danielle Wilkie and long-time coach Heather Frick have launched The Helm coaching platform to elevate women in real estate. Continue reading

World Series of Luxury: 8 Dodgers’ and Yankees’ pads duke it out

Eight luxury homes of some of the world’s most elite athletes remain in the running for swankiest of all. Cast your vote as the competition continues. Continue reading