Michael Valdes leaves eXp to lead LPT Realty global division
After 4 years at eXp Realty, Michael Valdes is moving to LPT Realty. After surpassing 10,000 agents in the US, the Florida-based brokerage is ready to expand internationally, executives told Inman
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
RealScout inks enterprise deal with Sotheby's International Realty
9 months after signing an enterprise deal with Anywhere Brands, RealScout has expanded its reach to Sotheby's International Realty company-owned offices
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
No HomeServices deal yet, months after settlement announcement
The franchisor and plaintiffs offered different reasons for why HomeServices has yet to finalize its commission settlement agreement after announcing it had reached one for $250M in April
Rapidly growing Real Brokerage surpasses 20K real estate agents
The publicly traded real estate brokerage reached the milestone on its 10th anniversary and set its sights on a closing-bell celebration at the Nasdaq exchange Tuesday afternoon
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 9
More homebuyers sue to upend how real estate agents get paid
Howard Hanna is the latest brokerage to be hit with a buyer commission suit seeking class-action status
The number of settlement appeals is totally bananas: The Download
Buyers and sellers who feel like the commission settlements didn't go far enough are fighting back in court, and the cases are bunching up
by Christy Murdock Jul 5
Plans, appeals, warnings: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 5
2024 Inman Innovator Awards finalists unveiled ahead of ICLV
Awarded since 1998, the Inman Innovator Awards honor the thought leaders making new visions of real estate a reality. Winners will be announced live at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug 1
by Inman Jul 3
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
Consistent cash flow still matters most: DelPrete
Those businesses generating free cash flow are best-positioned for growth, shareholder returns and value-added new ventures, Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Jul 1
Compass, eXp, Redfin and others file joint motion to dismiss Batton 2
Defendants in the buy-side 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
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 26
Commission questions still swirling: It's Inman's Top 5
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by Christy Murdock Jun 14
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
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 11
Appeals, agency and appointments: It's Inman's Top 5
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by Christy Murdock Jun 7
NAR says settlement 'eliminates' steering. Plaintiffs issue warning
Plaintiffs' lawyer Michael Ketchmark vowed legal action to enforce deal: 'Anyone who thinks they can send a few emails or bury their head in the sand and avoid the application of the law is wrong'