NAR seeks to suppress DOJ probe from jury as commission trial nears

The National Association of Realtors filed four requests in the US District Court in Western Missouri on Thursday involving commission rule changes, government investigations and discrimination. Continue reading

Take Inman’s first-ever bombshell commission lawsuit survey here

A pair of explosive lawsuits could upend how brokers do business. As those suits come closer to trial, tell us how you feel about those cases and how prepared the industry is for the repercussions. Continue reading

4 ways to improve real estate as bombshell commission suits sizzle

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate broker and attorney Kendall Bonner urged the industry to be proactive instead of waiting to be legally “bullied” into change. Continue reading

MLS turns back on franchisors after settling commission case for $3M

Homesellers plan to use funds from MLS PIN, the largest multiple listing service in New England, to continue antitrust litigation against Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices. Continue reading

Anywhere Franchise Brands CEO: Are you using the wrong playbook?

Ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas in August, Anywhere and Coldwell Banker executive Liz Gehringer told Inman that amid economic turmoil agents need to focus on their book of business. Continue reading

Judge narrows in on trial date for bombshell commission lawsuit

If the parties don’t settle, expect a lengthy trial for the Moehrl homesellers’ case against NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. Continue reading

Bombshell commission suit 1 step closer to trial after appeal rejected

A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a request from NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America to overturn class certification in the Moehrl lawsuit. Continue reading

Anywhere shares seesaw after company reports $138M loss in Q1

The brokerage giant spooked investors with its latest earnings report, in which first-quarter revenues were down 31 percent year over year. Continue reading

Sherry Chris, Anywhere executive and real estate titan, retires

Chris has been a leader at Anywhere for years, most recently as CEO of Anywhere Expansion Brands. She’ll continue on with the firm in an advisory role, she told Inman exclusively. Continue reading

‘Stop arguing and start adjusting’: Agents react to class-action ruling

From “NAR is toast” to “don’t make any rash decisions,” real estate agents, executives and thought-leaders offered their thoughts on the explosive Moehrl class certification ruling Wednesday. Continue reading