RE/MAX and eXp Realty settle their recruitment lawsuit

RE/MAX had sued eXp Realty earlier this year over claims the latter company improperly solicited RE/MAX franchisees, and that it misrepresented RE/MAX’s commission splits. Continue reading

Compass shows up in Missouri with offices in Kansas City, St. Louis

Compass has launched its first markets in Missouri with 40 agents across Kansas City and St. Louis. This is Compass’ eighth new market since its IPO. Continue reading

RE/MAX sues eXp Realty over recruitment, ‘false advertising’

The suit claims eXp tried to solicit franchisees whose contracts with RE/MAX weren’t over yet, and that it misrepresented RE/MAX’s commission splits, among other things. Continue reading

Top Coldwell Banker team in Missouri jumps to eXp Realty

A top-performing Coldwell Banker team in the St. Louis, Missouri, area announced this week that it’s joining eXp Realty, making it the latest in a string of high-profile defections away from legacy brands. Continue reading

HomeSmart acquires PalmerHouse Properties in massive expansion

The deal adds another 2,000 agents and six states to the company’s own-side brokerage business. Continue reading

NAR teams up with Columbia College for new agent degree programs

The trade organization will also stop offering masters degrees through its Realtor University program, which first launched in 2012. Continue reading

Opendoor will expand into Salt Lake City, Boise and St. Louis

The iBuyer plans make offers on homes in Salt Lake City and Boise later this year, followed by St. Louis in 2020, the company announced Tuesday. Continue reading