The verdict in the monumental Sitzer | Burnett commission case in Missouri — plus oversight by federal regulators — has splintered the industry as it scrambles to figure out how to move forward. Continue reading
After three years as president, Marc King has stepped down from his post at Keller Williams Realty. CEO Mark Willis will take over King’s responsibilities. Continue reading
The former Keller Williams CEO no longer faces allegations of sexual misconduct, but Gary Keller, Josh Team and KW are asking the court to hold him in contempt. He has until Friday to respond. Continue reading
Howard Hanna had been one of several defendants in a case known as Batton 2, which was brought by homebuyers and has a much larger scope than some better-known cases. Continue reading
Twenty participants in the new program will not have to pay Doss’ normal $15,000 franchise fee, though they will have to commit to growing their businesses. Continue reading
In his first Family Reunion address since returning as CEO of Keller Williams last year, Mark Willis called on agents to rise up and topple Anywhere, the world’s largest real estate franchisor. Continue reading
The real estate industry took a beating in 2023 — rising mortgage rates froze home sales, consumer sentiment slid to new lows, several landmark lawsuits threatened buyer-broker commissions, and the National Association of Realtors couldn’t keep itself … Continue reading
Ahead of his first Family Reunion since returning to Keller Williams as CEO, Mark Willis shared his excitement with Inman — and his call for a return to the basics amid a housing market in flux. Continue reading
Texas-based franchisor Keller Williams has launched a new certification course with Coursera, the U.S.’s biggest open online course provider. The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate course prepares users to build or improve their real estate … Continue reading
The complaint — one of nearly two dozen targeting real estate’s long-standing commission-sharing structure — alleges that “most” buyer agents will steer clients away from listings that offer a lower commission. Continue reading