Franchisee drops misconduct claim against Keller Williams, Gary Keller

Inga Dow filed a notice in the U.S. District Court for Northern Texas on Monday dismissing claims against all but former KW CEO John Davis, who she said harassed and abused her while KW did nothing. Continue reading

John Davis files a racketeering lawsuit against Keller Williams

Three months after a Texas judge sent former Keller Williams CEO John Davis’ $300 million fraud suit against the franchisor to arbitration, Davis is back with new racketeering claims. Continue reading

Will profit share cuts drive agents back to Keller Williams’ arms?

This week in The Download: Keller Williams President Marc King warned that agents who’ve left the company will see their profit-sharing slashed unless they boomerang within six months. Continue reading

Keller Williams cuts profit sharing for agents who fled to competitors

The franchisor will drastically slash profit share for “vested KW agents who actively compete with our brokerages” unless they return within six months, Keller Williams President Marc King said Tuesday. Continue reading

How to counteract Gary Keller’s latest recession prediction

In opening remarks at Keller Williams’ Agent Mega Camp, Gary Keller predicted a “rolling recession” in 2024. What is it and what does it mean for you and your clients? Continue reading

Gary Keller cites commission probe in pep talk touting agent happiness

“I’m happy. Screw ’em,” the Keller Williams co-founder told agents Tuesday at his Mega Agent Camp event, referring to antitrust suits involving commissions in which the brokerage is named. Continue reading

Gary Keller: A ‘rolling recession’ will hit the US housing market in 2024

Keller Williams kicked off its Mega Agent Camp on Tuesday with remarks from Gary Keller, who warned of a “rolling recession” while predicting agents will survive treacherous economic terrain. Continue reading

The 2 ‘buzzwords’ Keller Williams’ Marc King wants agents to master

Keller Williams President Marc King told Inman he wants KW agents to sharpen their lead generation and conversion strategies as the brokerage’s annual Agent Mega Camp hits Austin this week. Continue reading

Former KW CEO Mark Willis ‘home’ 18 months after eXp recruit drama

A year and a half after Keller Williams legally blocked eXp World Holdings’ attempt to recruit Mark Willis, the former KW CEO has returned to his roots in a new consulting role, Inman has learned. Continue reading

Keller Williams says ruling could hurt its defense in commission trial

The Sitzer/Burnett antitrust case is set to begin Oct. 16 but could be moved to February. The court denied the franchisor’s request to change the date because it conflicts with KW’s Family Reunion. Continue reading