Gary Keller singled out as ‘head of conspiracy’ as federal commission lawsuit accelerates

As oral arguments began Monday in the federal commission case, plaintiffs questioned the role of buyer agents, what a world without NAR’s commission policy would look like and why they believe Keller is leading an antitrust conspiracy. Continue reading

Inman Connect turns 25: The top 20 moments of real estate’s best bash

The event has come a long way since its beginnings in the woods of Sonoma County, California. Continue reading

RE/MAX enlists SUCCESS Coaching exec to lead West Coast operations

SUCCESS Coaching executive Ben Fairfield has joined RE/MAX as vice president of region development for the West Coast, overseeing franchise growth across 15 states. Continue reading

Keller Williams moves into Saudi Arabia amid global expansion

Muhanad Awad will lead a new franchise based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The franchise launch suggests that Western companies are warming to a corner of the world that has long been difficult to reach. Continue reading

Keller Williams Pres. Marc King has a plan for unproductive agents

Keller Williams President Marc King says the company has a to-be-announced plan to help the 80 percent of agents who are underproducing level up — playing to the company’s belief that the agent is always No. 1. Continue reading

As supply dwindled, nation’s biggest brokerages gained market share

The biggest real estate brokerages and franchise networks made big gains in market share in 2021, a new report reveals. Continue reading

John Davis offers new denial in Keller Williams misconduct suit

The former Keller Williams CEO alleges he and franchisee Inga Dow dated for about five years and she “concocted a false story” about the sexual abuse allegedly endured during their relationship. Continue reading

Keller Williams franchisee accuses John Davis of sexual misconduct; sues franchisor and Gary Keller

Inga Dow, CEO of multiple KW offices in Texas, alleges she endured years of sexual misconduct, harassment and abuse at former CEO John Davis’s hands, and KWRI did nothing to stop him. Continue reading

Keller Williams announces partnership to boost Keller Covered

Keller Covered is due for an upgrade, and Keller Williams has enlisted property and casualty insurance exchange bolt to help deliver it. The Austin-based franchisor will use bolt’s software as a service ( SaaS)-based exchange to expand distribution, pr… Continue reading

Breaking the glass ceiling: Women real estate leaders on the ups-and-downs

Real estate leaders Lasha Raddatz, Marion Weiler, Jackie Soto and Kim Luckie share how they’re chipping away at the glass ceiling in real estate, despite challenges with sexism, racism and dated expectations. Continue reading