EXp Realty recruits The Quintin Group away from Keller Williams

Led by founder Jeff Quintin, The Quintin Group has departed Keller Williams for eXp Realty after eight years with the Texas-based franchisor. The 15-agent team boasts a lifetime sales volume of $1 billion. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman of California and former escrow head settle lawsuits

The lawsuits alleging kickbacks by high profile brokers, which were launched in October, are now resolved. Founder and former CEO of Portfolio Escrow Bill Grasska said he is “committed to ensuring my name remains synonymous with integrity and excellence.” Continue reading

The rich get richer? How NAR’s deal is widening the commission gap

For most, the rise of negotiated compensation for buyer’s agents hasn’t dramatically pushed down commissions — yet. But new rules may be benefiting top performers, new Intel polling shows. Continue reading

Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger

What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that’s certain is that real estate’s next episode will be big. Continue reading

5 mindset shifts the pros will be making in 2025

Every top producer is just a new agent who refuses to give up, broker Joseph Santini writes. Learn from the attitudes and habits of top producers to get 2025 off on the right foot. Continue reading

Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download

Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What’s your take?  Continue reading

Alexander brothers kept in custody after Friday court appearance

Oren and Alon will be held in federal custody at least until their detention hearing on Dec. 30. Assistant U.S. Attorneys said in a new filing that Tal’s motion to reopen his detention hearing “should be denied in its entirety.” Continue reading

Sherry Chris steps down from advisory role at Anywhere

A year and a half after transitioning from her chief executive position to an advisory role, Chris announced that she’s “on to a new adventure.” Continue reading

Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem

Aleem, Redfin’s chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money. Continue reading

News Knockout: Commission lawsuits settlement tops 2024

Despite an array of significant stories throughout 2024, none could surpass the industry-shaking news of NAR agreeing to settlement terms in the wake of antitrust commission lawsuits that would forever reshape how agents and brokers do business. Continue reading