Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today

The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors’ major antitrust settlement. They’re poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes. Continue reading

‘Be a strategist, not a salesperson’ to win with today’s homesellers

Four leading Keller Williams owners share the key to creating a lead generation strategy that yields offers that homesellers can’t resist. Continue reading

KW’s Jason Abrams talks being ‘antifragile’ in the face of change

On the first day of Keller Williams’ annual Mega Agent Camp in Austin, franchise Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks commissions and how leaders must help agents thrive — and not just survive — through upcoming changes. Continue reading

Gary Keller’s advice for navigating recession, commission confusion

At Keller Williams’ annual Mega Agent Camp, franchise founder Gary Keller and several leaders shared how agents can navigate recession fears and commission confusion with clarity. Continue reading

HomeServices commission settlement gets prelim approval

HomeServices previously agreed to pay $250 million to settle various commission suits. A final approval hearing is set for November. Continue reading

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta picks up 11:11 Realty Group

The merger with the team managed by Esther Ozuna continues the growth of an Atlanta team that has ranked among the RealTrends 100 nationally in recent years. Continue reading

Keller Williams hits milestone: $2B in profits shared with agents

The company celebrated during a live “growth call” with leaders from more than 1,000 franchisees in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 150 KW agents have earned more than $1 million in lifetime profit share. Continue reading

No HomeServices deal yet, months after settlement announcement

The franchisor and plaintiffs offered different reasons for why HomeServices has yet to finalize its commission settlement agreement after announcing it had reached one for $250 million in April. Continue reading

RE/MAX picks up hundreds of agents in Ontario, Canada

An independent brokerage and a former Century 21 franchise just switched affiliations to RE/MAX. The moves come during a time of intense competition for talent. Continue reading

Keller Williams adds 4 new executives to its ranks

Keller Williams has appointed four new executives for its commercial, coaching and philanthropy divisions. KW President and CEO Mark Willis said the new hires are committed to bolstering “shared success and growth.” Continue reading