Oregon real estate brokerages merge under RE/MAX banner

Announced Friday, the merger will unite RE/MAX Key Properties and West + Main Homes Oregon. The new company will tout the RE/MAX name and resume operations with nearly 90 agents. Continue reading

Top Florida indie The Keyes Company settles commission suits

The settlement was revealed in a new court filing, though the company has not said how much it might pay. The Keyes Company has more than 4,000 agents working across Florida. Continue reading

Industry vet Nick Bailey joins T3 Sixty as chief real estate officer

The announcement comes about six months after Bailey was replaced as RE/MAX president by Amy Lessinger. At T3 Sixty, he will focus on business development, consulting and representing the firm at industry events. Continue reading

Homie sues NAR and others, alleging boycott and conspiracy

The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company’s complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings. Continue reading

Inside Real Estate, RE/MAX, LLC extend software partnership

Inside Real Estate (IRE) and RE/MAX, LLC., have agreed to expand an enterprise software deal that will entrench BoldTrail in its network offices throughout the United States and Canada. Continue reading

‘Business as usual’: Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out

New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos. Continue reading

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

Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings

The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, Jessi Healey breaks down who’s up and who’s down. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage office count is shrinking for first time

Franchise sales have slowed, and some existing franchisees have canceled their agreements, but Motto Franchising President Ward Morrison expects growth to resume when lending picks up. 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