Realtor.com won’t ban private listings, but CEO Damian Eales argued in a new blog post that private listing advocates “are likely to find themselves on the wrong side of history.” Continue reading
The real estate brokerages want to pause a commission case known as Gibson while they wrap up a different lawsuit. But the Gibson homeseller plaintiffs don’t want their case put on ice. Continue reading
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin has taken to Instagram and LinkedIn to further criticize Zillow’s listing ban, saying the portal has leveraged off-market business tactics to bolster past ventures. Continue reading
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Courtney Smith’s penchant for operations and love for strategy, finance and design turned into a recipe for success. It’s the latest in Melanie Klein’s Finding Financial Freedom series. Continue reading
The company handling notifications has sent out more than 100 million emails notifying homesellers about the settlements — and is charging more than $32 million for its services. Continue reading
To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading
Hopper previously worked at Sotheby’s, and also spent many years working professionally as a firefighter. He joins Compass at a time of growth for the brokerage. Continue reading
The area’s high-end homebuyers, many of whom work in tech, don’t take market fluctuations well, largely because their wealth is typically generated through IPOs and stocks. If the stock market is in a tizzy, they won’t be buying real estate. Continue reading
In May, Elliman requested to move the dispute into an arbitration and provided all relevant agreements to Parker’s claims, according to TRD. Parker withdrew the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning she can refile later. Continue reading