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

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

Keller Williams and agent hit with class action telemarketing suit

Las Vegas resident Wayan Garvey filed a complaint calling out Keller Williams’ allegedly “relentless marketing practices” and accusing the franchisor and agent Britney Gaitan of violating federal law. Continue reading

Keller Williams launches first-ever franchise in India

Sahil Kapoor will lead the new office, which is based in Delhi. The expansion comes amid a significant international push for Keller Williams, according to the company. Continue reading

Former KW CEO slams Gary Keller, calls brokerage ‘criminal enterprise’

Former Keller Williams CEO John Davis says he wants his claims decided through a public trial rather than arbitration. KW says Davis’s claims are “unsubstantiated, unwarranted, and disparaging.” Continue reading

KW mega team Livian grows with Southeast merger

The three combined teams add 20 agents with more than 4,500 real estate transactions under their belts to Livian’s roster, according to the company. Continue reading

Court refuses Gary Keller’s request to merge John Davis lawsuits

A fraud lawsuit filed by Davis against Keller, Keller Williams and Josh Team will continue separately from a sexual misconduct suit filed by Inga Dow against Davis, Keller, and KW. Continue reading

Keller Williams to pay $40M to settle cold call class action lawsuit

As part of the deal, the real estate franchisor also agreed to create a task force to ‘enhance compliance’ with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Continue reading

Former Keller Williams’ CEO John Davis sues Gary Keller for $300M

John Davis filed suit, he says, in an effort to restore his reputation after sexual misconduct allegations against him surfaced this year. “There is a price to ruin someone’s life,” his spokesman told Inman. Continue reading

Incentives slashed, downlines dropped. Time to sell real estate

As Compass pulls back on sign-on sweeteners and downlines ain’t what they used to be, some newer agents are having to learn how to build a business from the ground up — all over again. Continue reading