A federal judge in Georgia has rejected a bid to transfer a case against eXp Realty and Weichert to a federal court in Missouri over allegations the companies negotiated a “sweetheart deal” to resolve commission-related antitrust claims against them na… Continue reading
Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers. Continue reading
As the brokerages try to fend off allegations of a “sweetheart deal” in a separate case, they respond to the antitrust complaint they’re facing in a Missouri court. Continue reading
Amid sweeping commission changes and the push for greater transparency in real estate, rules around referral fees remain elusive, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes for Inman. Continue reading
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Windermere, Hanna Holdings, EXIT Realty, William Raveis and Crye-Leike all denied antitrust allegations against them in new court filings submitted Monday. Continue reading
At Inman Connect New York, Kendall Bonner, Russ Cofano and Christine Jacobson urged agents to change how they communicate their value. Continue reading
Court probes “reverse auction” allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate. Continue reading
Scandals, lawsuits, Fed rate cuts and iconic listings made headlines this year and kept the real estate industry buzzing. Now, let’s see how well you recall these standout moments of 2024. Continue reading
Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024. Continue reading
Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer takes a look at the post-settlement landscape and wonders whether all the upheaval really helped anyone at all and why the “solution” is so complicated. Continue reading