EXp Realty’s $34M settlement is a ‘sweetheart deal’: Gibson plaintiffs

Lawyers filed motions Tuesday arguing eXp’s decision to come to a settlement in the commission lawsuit through a “reverse auction” should compel the brokerage to return to the bargaining table. Continue reading

Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason

Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move. Continue reading

Sacramento-based Prime Real Estate Team joins eXp Realty

The Sacramento-based Prime Real Estate Team has transitioned from Side to eXp Realty after seven years, the brokerage announced on Wednesday. After serving the white-label brokerage in the Folsom and Greater Sacramento areas, the team is ready to advan… Continue reading

Agents ‘not buying’ industry pleas to keep Clear Cooperation rule

Inman Connect Austin kicked off with a spirited debate about Clear Cooperation and the disconnect between brokerage leaders and agents over whether to keep it. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting

A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state. Continue reading

Shareholders say eXp mishandled assault allegations in new lawsuit

A “culture of fear and retaliation” has damaged eXp World Holdings’ image, goodwill and monetary performance amid several sexual assault lawsuits, two shareholders claim in a suit filed Wednesday. Continue reading

Where real estate’s major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy

Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue. Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance reveals 2024 top producers

Christa Huffstickler, the EZ Referral Network at Keller Williams Citywide and PorchLight Realty Group have topped the Alliance’s LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list for sales volume and transaction sides completed in 2023. Continue reading

Side debuts profit-sharing program, lays off staff members

The PartnerUp Revenue Share program will give agents a cut of Side’s profit if they refer and mentor other agents. The program was one of several announcements the company made Monday. Continue reading

Real estate vets launch Realty of America virtual brokerage

Led by CEO Eddie Garcia, the national firm born out of Realty of Chicago already has over 2,000 agents who represent more than $5 billion in sales volume. Its founders also have big plans for expansion and, eventually, an IPO. Continue reading