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Will the NAR settlement make it to the closing table? The Download

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As the Nov. 26 hearing for final approval of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement approaches, voices from all sides are questioning its wisdom. Continue reading →

Elliman’s California business faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks

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The allegations launched by two former employees claim that closing statements had been altered to bump up agent commissions, with a particular bias in favor of the Altman Brothers team. Continue reading →

Flyhomes’ NeighborVote reveals neighborhood political leanings

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NeighborVote combines precinct-level voting data aggregated by the MIT Election Data & Science Lab with Flyhomes AI, allowing users to ask questions, such as  “Is this home in a red or blue neighborhood?” or view political insights directly on a h… Continue reading →

Objections fly in against NAR and HomeServices settlement deals

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The proposed settlements seek to cover too many claims for too little money and let too many in the industry have a “free pass,” more than a dozen homesellers argued ahead of a Nov. 26 decision. Continue reading →

Using community engagement to build your personal brand

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Investing time and effort into community involvement, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes, is a powerful strategy for personal branding in luxury real estate. Continue reading →

RE/MAX revenue declined 3.4%, US agents continue to depart in Q3

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A new quarter saw continuing trends for RE/MAX in decreasing revenue and U.S. agent count, but the franchisor also vastly improved its net income year over year. Continue reading →

Judge grants final approval to 9 commission lawsuit settlements

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Judge Stephen Bough granted approval for settlements involving Compass, Douglas Elliman, @properties and other companies. Collectively, the companies will pay $110 million to resolve the litigation. Continue reading →

Judge rules in favor of Serhant over KW Black Label in recruitment suit

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Pennsylvania judge Paula Patrick ruled against Keller Williams BlackLabel and in favor of Serhant, whose eponymously named brokerage expanded into Philadelphia’s luxury market in 2023. Continue reading →

KW relaunches BOLD coaching program amid changing times

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Onward BOLD gives Keller Williams agents access to lead generation resources, among many other things. The program is relaunching amid a period of upheaval for the real estate industry. Continue reading →