‘Longstanding conspiracy’: Why the bombshell commission suit matters

Millions of homesellers across the country may be able to seek billions in damages for commissions they paid to buyer agents between 2015 and 2020. Here’s why it matters. Continue reading

‘Radical’ and ‘doomed’: The case against the ‘bombshell’ Moehrl suit

The real estate establishment’s latest salvo against the so-called “bombshell” buyers’ agent case is a sprawling, 3,000-word argument against granting class-action status in the Moehrl federal lawsuit. Continue reading

Another former Compass agent alleges fraud over compensation

California-based agent Mindy Ni alleges Compass failed to pay her commissions and misled her as to the terms of her independent contractor agreement in order to recruit her. Continue reading

Anywhere rings in rebrand at NYSE opening bell with new stock ticker

Anywhere Real Estate celebrated the official launch of its rebrand from Realogy on Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange opening bell. The company is now trading under the “HOUS” ticker. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker agent cold call suit heads to trial as a class action

Homeowner plaintiffs allege Realogy uses its corporate structure to profit from and escape liability for letting its agents violate the law through “incessant unwanted telemarketing calls.” Continue reading

The brokerage slowdown has begun: Mike DelPrete

The market is softening and it’s reflected in quarterly declines. Fewer transactions mean less brokerage revenue. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker Warburg gets new Sales Director Christopher Totaro

Christopher Totaro will now lead the company’s Tribeca office. Totaro’s elevation comes about eight months after Coldwell Banker acquired Warburg Realty. Continue reading

Appeals court rejects NAR class certification challenge in lawsuit

The ruling means that Sitzer/Burnett moves forward as a multibillion-dollar class action, currently headed for trial in February 2023. Continue reading

KW demands REX turn over audio recordings in commission suit

The real estate franchisor has subpoenaed the discount brokerage for recordings of all in-bound calls, not just those purporting to show agent steering, in multibillion-dollar class-action case. Continue reading