DelPrete: Here's what's driving agent migration patterns now
As the industry continues to shift gears, Mike DelPrete writes, agents are looking for greener pastures by moving to younger, more agile brokerages that offer new opportunities
by Mike DelPrete Mar 18
Marc King steps down as president of Keller Williams
After 3 years as president of Keller Williams, Marc King has stepped down from his post. CEO Mark Willis will take over King's responsibilities
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs' attorneys ask for a third of settlement payout
After 5 years and nearly 100K hours of work, the law firms are asking a federal court for $82M of the proposed settlements to be paid by Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX
Baird & Warner at center of latest commission lawsuit filed in Illinois
Two consumers filed the class-action suit in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Unlike similar cases, the latest seeks to represent buyers and sellers — and only names Baird & Warner as a defendant
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7
DelPrete: A new generation of brokerages is on the rise
It’s a transformative time in the industry, Mike DelPrete writes, and now is an opportunity to pause, step back, critically evaluate and use the moment to get smarter
by Mike DelPrete Mar 7
Location, location, location? Price eclipses previous buyer priority
56% of consumers surveyed by Coldwell Banker said that price is the most important factor for them when choosing a home, casting doubt on the belief that location is everything
Elephant in the room: What execs revealed about commissions in Q4
In the wake of legal settlements in 2 of the largest commission lawsuits, RE/MAX and Anywhere illuminated their paths forward to investors in Q4 earnings calls. Intel reads the tea leaves
by Daniel Houston Mar 6
Howard Hanna dismissed from mother of all commission suits
Howard Hanna had been one of several defendants in a case known as Batton 2, which was brought by homebuyers and has a much larger scope than some better-known cases
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 6
Berkshire Hathaway Energy added to growing Gibson commission suit
Amended complaint alleges Warren Buffett's company abused the trust inspired by his name to encourage homesellers to use HomeServices and further alleged price-fixing conspiracy
C21's Mike Miedler speaks on the power of a 'to-don't' list
Ahead of his brokerage's annual One 21 Experience, Century 21 President and CEO Mike Miedler shares his spring homebuying predictions and why the key to success is found in doing less
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
The biggest wins, losses and news from Q4 2023 earnings
Real estate’s Q4 earnings calls have finally wrapped. From RE/MAX’s CEO exit to Airbnb’s $10B year, we’ve rounded up the top stories all in one place. Here’s what you might have missed
by Jessi Healey Feb 29
The agent's essential guide to the commission lawsuits
Author and trainer Bernice Ross provides the rundown on what to know, what’s most likely to change, how it may impact your pocketbook and steps to take to be prepared for what’s ahead
by Bernice Ross Feb 29
Mark Willis takes aim at Anywhere in 'State of the Company' remarks
In his first Family Reunion address since returning as CEO of Keller Williams last year, Mark Willis called on agents to rise up and topple Anywhere, the world's largest real estate franchisor
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
NAR: Commission suit insurance coverage ran out 'some time ago'
There are no funds under NAR's policy available to pay for the cost of defending the Realtor associations nor their multiple listing services which have been sued, according to the trade group
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 21
Alex Vidal is moving ERA Real Estate out of the shadows
Ahead of his first Fuel conference as president, Alex Vidal shares what makes ERA special, the inspiration behind his coaching sessions and how the brand plans to be 'louder' in 2024
by Marian McPherson Feb 20