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

Sellers appeal Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements

The homesellers object that the deals’ payout is “far too low” for the “massive” number of injured parties and that franchisees should be required to implement practice changes. Continue reading

Interest rate waiting game: Should buyers purchase now or wait it out?

Is it better to buy now or wait it out in today’s housing market? RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger lays out the factors that can help you help buyer clients decide. Continue reading

Compass, eXp, Redfin and others file joint motion to dismiss Batton 2

Defendants in the case, which also includes Weichert Realtors and United Real Estate, say the claims lack standing, are untimely and an attempt to “parrot” arguments made in Batton 1. Continue reading

Seller who balked at inadequate payout appeals commission deal

Pennsylvania homeseller Spring Way Center is seeking to overturn the court approval of deals reached with Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX to resolve antitrust commission suits. Continue reading

Compass recruits top-performing Redfin agent in Washington

Hal Bennett is based in the Seattle metro area. He joins Compass as brokerages continue to compete for top agent talent. Continue reading

Buyer appeals Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements

The franchisors are not required to implement the business practice changes they agreed to until after the appeals process. Continue reading

RE/MAX announces more changes in its C-suite offices as COO resigns

RE/MAX Chief Operating Officer Serene Smith is leaving after 7 years in the role. Rob Fuchs has signed on as a new EVP. Changes follow departure of former CEO Nick Bailey, who exited in February. Continue reading

Sitzer judge indicates his support for proposed NAR settlement

Judge Stephen R. Bough said payouts and practice changes in NAR’s deal, added to those in the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements, represent “substantial benefits” for sellers. Continue reading

Judge approves Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements

The ruling by Judge Stephen R. Bough on Thursday resolves antitrust claims in the Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek commission cases. However, it won’t quash other existing suits from buyers. Continue reading