Realty One Group allows Phoenix-area agents to leave NAR

Beginning in 2025, local agents will have the option to join a new Realty One subsidiary and become members of MLS Choice, a new low-cost membership type provided by Phoenix Realtors, without having to be Realtor association members. Continue reading

New appeal takes on settlement approvals of Compass, others

James Mullis has appealed the final approval of settlements totaling $110 million — a move that suggests the battle over how agents practice and get paid is far from over. Continue reading

Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason

Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move. Continue reading

Realty One Group scoops up Florida indie MVP Realty

MVP Realty CEO Derek Carlson said moving to Realty One Group will bring agents a variety of upgrades while leaving his company’s core values intact. Continue reading

Court grants preliminary approval of settlements with firms in Gibson

The court has granted plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval of settlements proffered by Compass, The Real Brokerage, Realty One Group, At World Properties and Douglas Elliman in the Gibson commission lawsuit. Continue reading

New commission lawsuit in New York may draw FTC attention

The antitrust case from homebuyer and homeseller Hao Zhe Wang alleges MLS and broker services are illegally tied. Continue reading

Realty One Group promotes 5 women into leadership roles

The strategic promotions will help “drive the next era of Realty One Group’s unprecedented global growth,” as the franchiser continues its quest to grow to 30,000 agents. Continue reading

Video automation suite Roomvu lands at LeadingRE, Realty ONE

Marketing software company Roomvu has landed a pair of enterprise brokerage relationships that stand to push it into the everyday marketing arsenal of thousands of agents. Continue reading

Realty ONE Group plants flag in Cayman Islands and Cyprus

The new franchises add to the brand’s presence across the globe in more than 400 offices in 49 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada and several other countries. Continue reading