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Anywhere, RE/MAX commission lawsuit settlements move forward

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A judge has granted preliminary approval of the franchisers’ multi-million dollar settlements in Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek. Final approval may happen next year. Continue reading →

Sitzer | Burnett defendants bulk up lawyer bench to prep for appeal

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The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former U.S. solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict. Continue reading →

Mark Willis reclaims the CEO chair at Keller Williams

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Mark Willis is Keller Williams’ new CEO, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Willis’ first KW CEO tenure was from 2005 to 2015, and he returned to the company in July as a strategic consultant. Continue reading →

New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams

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A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants. Continue reading →

Commission lawsuits are piling up. Keep track of them all right here

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In the wake of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, the number of bombshell lawsuits has rapidly multiplied — putting more pressure than ever on real estate’s status quo. Here’s a rundown of all the cases. Continue reading →

South Carolina homesellers latest in line to sue NAR, Keller Williams

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A new commission lawsuit filed Monday seeking class-action status alleges sellers encountered “illogical, harmful, irrational and anticompetitive effects” of NAR’s cooperative compensation rule. Continue reading →

‘Engage, work, share’ to recruit and retain top talent

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In this Inman Connect panel, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti speaks with business leaders about attracting and keeping the best of the best in 2024 by establishing a value proposition, creating exposure and cultivating culture. Continue reading →

Sitzer | Burnett closing arguments wrap as judgment day approaches

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In a final push on Monday, attorneys for real estate franchisors and the National Association of Realtors argued that homesellers in the case failed to prove a conspiracy to inflate commissions. Continue reading →

Gary Keller takes stand in person as Sitzer | Burnett verdict nears

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Keller Williams co-founder Gary Keller provided lengthy testimony Friday as the defense wrapped up a case to be decided by a Kansas City jury later this week. Continue reading →

Sitzer defendants ask for mistrial as HomeServices alleges ‘ambush’

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HomeServices of America attorneys filed a motion Wednesday requesting a mistrial in the Sitzer | Burnett trial, saying a video submitted a day earlier jeopardizes its chances for a fair trial. Continue reading →