Is Anywhere’s settlement the first domino to fall? The Download

This week on The Download: Now that Anywhere has settled its portion of the bombshell commission lawsuit, who’s next? Continue reading

DelPrete: Legacy brokerages make strides, but upstarts have the edge

Shifts in the housing market are exposing underlying changes and the strengths and weaknesses of existing business models, including upstarts like The Real Brokerage, Mike DelPrete writes. Continue reading

Anywhere settles bombshell Sitzer and Moehrl commission lawsuits

Exact terms will be revealed when the plaintiffs ask the court to approve the deal, but an attorney for the plaintiffs says the franchisor is the first of the defendants to agree to “change its practices.” Continue reading

Sue Yannaccone: Time to get the house in order

President and CEO of Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone writes that this is the time for leaders to find and use their voices so that the industry reflects the values it promotes. Continue reading

Agents: Kenny Parcell’s resignation is the ‘beginning’ of fixing NAR

Agents and industry leaders said National Association of Realtors President Kenny Parcell’s resignation is the first step in making the organization safer for female employees and members. Continue reading

NAR seeks to suppress DOJ probe from jury as commission trial nears

The National Association of Realtors filed four requests in the US District Court in Western Missouri on Thursday involving commission rule changes, government investigations and discrimination. Continue reading

Anywhere’s chief product officer: ‘Hallucinations’ are holding back AI

Should agents, brokers and clients put their faith in artificial intelligence right now? Until accuracy is improved, the answer is a resounding “no,” Anywhere Chief Product Officer Tony Kueh told Intel. Continue reading

In crucial Q2, real estate separated wheat from the chaff: Intel analysis

The biggest publicly traded brokerages and tech companies significantly slashed losses in the second quarter, restoring investor confidence, according to an exclusive Intel analysis of Q2 earnings data. Continue reading

Real estate heroes come to rescue after suffering losses in Maui fires

Fires that roared through western Maui last week have destroyed thousands of homes and killed scores of people. The real estate community is trying to help pick up the pieces. Continue reading

AI can supercharge agents’ brands. 3 marketing experts share pro tips

Marketing dynamos from Anywhere, The Agency and Collabra Technology shared how companies can wield artificial intelligence and market data to help agents stand out in a competitive market. Continue reading