Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract

After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging rape, the Alexander brothers are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm. Continue reading

How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team

By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation. Continue reading

Collusion in plain sight: The danger lurking in state association forms

In an analysis of more than 20 forms from various states, coach Darryl Davis identified a disturbing pattern: identical clauses between competing entities that suggest a dangerous level of collusion. Continue reading

Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit

The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX. Continue reading

SERHANT. expands into Hudson Valley, adds new teams

The firm has brought on four new high-earning teams in New York, New Jersey and South Carolina in recent weeks as it continues to expand along the East Coast. Continue reading

Repealing Clear Cooperation invites catastrophic legal battles

The repeal of Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja writes, could cause incalculable financial damage to the industry and erode the public’s trust in real estate professionals. Continue reading

Listing agents hold the line against downward commission pressure

More than 89 percent of active sellers told Intel they’re open to covering the buyer’s commission — even as homebuyers increasingly seek to negotiate lower commission rates with their own agents. Continue reading

Zillow’s Daimler: Clear Cooperation a win for agents and consumers

Zillow President Susan Daimler spoke to Inman about supporting Clear Cooperation and what an industry without the rule could look like for real estate agents, consumers and portals. Continue reading

Here’s your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download

Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate’s biggest names are standing on. Continue reading