Keller Williams hits milestone: $2B in profits shared with agents

The company celebrated during a live “growth call” with leaders from more than 1,000 franchisees in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 150 KW agents have earned more than $1 million in lifetime profit share. Continue reading

‘Irrebuttable’ sales claims trap brokerages in settlement limbo

Several brokerages reported transacting over $2 billion in sales in 2022. After the NAR settlement made that an undesirable number, some are stuck and trying to figure out how to move forward. Continue reading

27 resources you’ll need to be ready for the Aug. 17 transition

Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you’ll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now. Continue reading

North Carolina MLS subscribers soar by 6K with Georgia expansion

North Carolina Regional MLS’s subscriber count is now more than 19,000 after adding Savannah MLS, Classic MLS and Realtors of Greater Augusta as owners, executives told Inman. Continue reading

DOJ has close eye on settlement workarounds, NAR President says

In a statement sent to NAR members, Kevin Sears confirmed executives of the trade organization met with Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter last week to discuss settlement updates. Continue reading

Compass, eXp, Redfin and others file joint motion to dismiss Batton 2

Defendants in the case, which also includes Weichert Realtors and United Real Estate, say the claims lack standing, are untimely and an attempt to “parrot” arguments made in Batton 1. Continue reading

Meet the companies offering commission-sharing workarounds

NAR’s landmark settlement bars sellers’ agents from offering commissions to buyers’ agents in the MLS. A batch of new companies are stepping in to fill the void. Continue reading

Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight

Industry leaders see the lawsuits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity. Continue reading

Countdown as firms not covered by NAR settlement face tough choice

Brokerages and MLSs have until 11:59 p.m. CST Tuesday to opt in to deals resolving antitrust claims brought by sellers targeting commissions. Inman contacted 79 brokerages for their updates. Continue reading

5 coaches on how to show your value to get the commission

There are several ways in which agents can prove just how much they’re worth — and why anyone would want to sign a buyer-broker agreement and pay their commission. Continue reading