$18.5M in fines imposed on former Wells Fargo execs prove elusive

Under new leadership, OCC settles actions against two executives tied to 2016 scandal for $150,000 and won’t say if it will defend court challenge of $10 million fine in a third case. Continue reading

Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride

The suit claims the multiple listing service is a “monopolist” with “no meaningful competitors” and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition. Continue reading

West USA Realty commits to Zillow Group’s listing policy

One of Arizona’s largest brokerages, West USA Realty, has committed to following Zillow Group’s listing access standard. The firm is the third to formally support the portal’s ban on privately marketed listings. Continue reading

Aivre hires Restb.ai, cuts appraisal time by half

Appraisal software company Aivre has hired computer vision company Restb.ai to help expedite its customer solution. A company case study found the software resulted in 50 percent time savings per appraisal. Continue reading

How to break into the luxury real estate market: Now Streaming

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about the luxury real estate mindset with Chris Pollinger of Real Estate Luxury Leaders. Continue reading

FirstTeam kicks off nationwide expansion in Idaho and Washington

FirstTeam Real Estate, an independent brokerage with roots in Southern California, is taking its success nationwide. The firm recently announced the launch of its nationwide expansion, starting with new offices in Idaho and Washington. More markets are… Continue reading

Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month

The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran’s Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 square feet and has four bedrooms. Continue reading

Keller Williams franchise grabs 20-agent team in Chicago suburbs 

Realty Executives Premiere and its 20 agents joined KW Premiere Properties to serve the greater Chicagoland. The firm transacted $130 million in sales volume last year. Continue reading

Real Brokerage fires Michelle Ressler, appoints Ravi Jani CFO

Since joining Real, Ravi Jani has had a big hand in driving the company’s financial strategy and growth. During his tenure, the company’s agent network has grown from 12,000 to over 27,000 agents. Continue reading

Losing Remine bidder is a current employee — and an agent

Jarred “JJ” Friedman is Remine’s director of product engineering and an agent at Carolwood Partners in Beverly Hills. Continue reading