Orlando Realtors accuse Supra of colluding to ‘steal members’

The Orlando Regional Realtor Association alleges the lockbox company used its confidential member list to entice members to join rival trade groups, but the company denies the allegations. Continue reading

Former Keller Williams agents sue over profit share changes

One of the class-action suits seeks $250 million in damages while the other is asking the court for a preliminary injunction stopping Keller Williams from distributing profit share payments. Continue reading

Agents sue largest Coldwell Banker franchise over commission ‘scheme’

Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage allegedly pocketed commission fees it told its agents were going to the franchisor. The brokerage says the allegations are “a complete fabrication.”
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Former Keller Williams’ CEO John Davis sues Gary Keller for $300M

John Davis filed suit, he says, in an effort to restore his reputation after sexual misconduct allegations against him surfaced this year. “There is a price to ruin someone’s life,” his spokesman told Inman. Continue reading

RE/MAX and broker franchisee settle suits over agent recruiting

The real estate franchisor alleged broker Jimmy Dulin funneled agents to eXp while Dulin’s counterclaim alleged RE/MAX allowed other franchises to recruit away his agents. Continue reading

Another former Compass agent alleges fraud over compensation

California-based agent Mindy Ni alleges Compass failed to pay her commissions and misled her as to the terms of her independent contractor agreement in order to recruit her. Continue reading

RE/MAX sues its own broker for allegedly recruiting 41 agents to eXp

The real estate franchisor alleges half of the agents under Jimmy Dulin jumped ship to eXp at his prodding even though he was under contract with RE/MAX. The complaint alleges breach of contract, federal trademark infringement and unfair competition. Continue reading

New Compass agents countersue Howard Hanna for withholding compensation

Jennifer Crouse and Michael Hornung claim Howard Hanna owes them tens of thousands of dollars for work they did before being recruited by Compass. Continue reading

See you in court! 10 ways agents typically get slapped with lawsuits

Even a slight mistake could end up costing a lot of money, a lot of stress and, worst of all, tarnish your reputation. Continue reading

Compass sued over a single decimal point

According to the complaint, The Mark Company orally agreed to pay RRA 16.25 percent of gross sales commissions from the sales of condominium units at an ultra-luxury development in San Francisco, 181 Fremont St. The companies signed a letter agreement … Continue reading