Holly Parker sues Douglas Elliman over $1.5M clawback dispute

Parker alleges the brokerage, which she departed in February after 25 years, is demanding $1.5 million in clawbacks while refusing to pay commissions on deals that closed after her move to Compass. Continue reading

Side and Alexander brothers settle breach of contract lawsuit

The embattled brothers can now say they have one legal action behind them. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed. Continue reading

Private listing portal ban fallout, reaction, forms: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

IS Luxury opens in Newport Beach with former Elliman manager

Principal Ivan Sher has tapped former Elliman manager Christi Carrillo to lead the new office in the Las Vegas feeder market. The office is starting off with 11 agents, most of whom were previously with Elliman. Continue reading

Compass scoops up Douglas Elliman agent Patty LaRocco

LaRocco is based in New York City and comes to Compass as a top agent from Douglas Elliman. She hopes to expand her team after jumping to Compass, according to an announcement. Continue reading

Crye-Leike wants Gibson antitrust suit transferred to its home turf

Firm joins fellow defendants Hanna Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Energy in arguing that Judge Stephen R. Bough’s Missouri court is not the appropriate venue for the commission case. Continue reading

Watchdog calls on DOJ to investigate private listing networks

Consumer Policy Center fellows Stephen Brobeck and Wendy Gilch praised Zillow’s private listing ban while calling on the Department of Justice to limit the spread of private listing networks. Continue reading

Jeff Bezos sells Seattle-area estate for recording-breaking $63M

The Amazon founder has sold his luxurious estate in Hunts Point, just outside of Seattle, for $63 million — setting a a new state record, the “Puget Sound Business Journal” reported Thursday. It’s the second time that this particular property has made… Continue reading

Banned listings, honest truths, private listing networks: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed

Zillow said the company’s new standards, which eXp Realty also committed to, show how it’s implementing Clear Cooperation on its platform. Those that do not meet the standards won’t be published on Zillow “for the life of the listing.” Continue reading