As Sitzer verdict nears, here’s how to protect your buyer commission

While everyone waits and worries about the outcome of the current commission trial, there’s already a perfectly simple solution to defining and communicating with buyers about your commission, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Continue reading

Sitzer | Burnett closing arguments wrap as judgment day approaches

In a final push on Monday, attorneys for real estate franchisors and the National Association of Realtors argued that homesellers in the case failed to prove a conspiracy to inflate commissions. Continue reading

Gary Keller takes stand in person as Sitzer | Burnett verdict nears

Keller Williams co-founder Gary Keller provided lengthy testimony Friday as the defense wrapped up a case to be decided by a Kansas City jury later this week. Continue reading

As Sitzer | Burnett trial winds down, plan for what’s next: The Download

As the first of the buyer commission trials draws to a close, get to know the plaintiffs in Sitzer | Burnett and plan for the changes ahead. Continue reading

2023 is full of noise and disruption. Here’s how to do business anyway

There’s a lot going on in real estate and beyond, writes broker Troy Palmquist. Here’s how to block out the things you can’t control so you can get back to business. Continue reading

Anywhere, RE/MAX agree to settle Nosalek commission lawsuit

New legal filings propose that MLS PIN class members from the Nosalek lawsuit be included in the “substantive terms” of the Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl settlements with Anywhere and RE/MAX. Continue reading

Sitzer defendants ask for mistrial as HomeServices alleges ‘ambush’

HomeServices of America attorneys filed a motion Wednesday requesting a mistrial in the Sitzer | Burnett trial, saying a video submitted a day earlier jeopardizes its chances for a fair trial. Continue reading

Tom Ferry podcast video delivers fresh drama at Sitzer | Burnett trial

On Tuesday, plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark played a video of a Tom Ferry interview with Allan Dalton of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices that drew objections and threatened to derail proceedings. Continue reading

The activity with best ROI? It’s old-school networking, Intel poll shows

Agents are doubling down on networking to drive business in tough times, according to results from the Inman Intel Index, excerpts of which are available to Select subscribers for the first time. Continue reading