Crye-Leike wants Gibson antitrust suit transferred to its home turf
Firm joins fellow defendants Hanna Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Energy in arguing that Judge Stephen R. Bough's Missouri court is not the appropriate venue for the commission case
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 16
Crye-Leike joins efforts to remove judge overseeing Gibson lawsuit
Meanwhile, EXIT Realty reaches a proposed settlement with the homeseller plaintiffs in the case
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 10
Gibson plaintiffs to depose eXp and Weichert over 'sweetheart deal'
Real estate companies eXp and Weichert will have to offer representatives who are best able to testify regarding settlement negotiations in the separate, but similar, Hooper commission suit
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 25
Weichert and eXp continue fight against Gibson commission claims
As the brokerages try to fend off allegations of a 'sweetheart deal' in a separate case, they respond to the antitrust complaint they're facing in a Missouri court
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 12
High-profile real estate companies take aim at Gibson commission suit
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Windermere, Hanna Holdings, EXIT Realty, William Raveis and Crye-Leike all denied antitrust allegations against them in new court filings submitted Monday
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 30
Steve Baird: National franchises have lost touch with Main Street
Opinion
In an era of rapid industry consolidation, including the acquisition of @properties by Compass, independence still matters, Baird & Warner Real Estate President and CEO Steve Baird writes
by Steve Baird Dec 18
As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows
Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson
by Taylor Anderson Nov 27
Baird & Warner to unveil first rebrand in nearly 40 years
This refreshed brand identity includes a modernized look, comprehensive digital marketing platform and an expanded photography package for agents
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 30
'Not done': Antitrust litigation in real estate is just warming up
In a recent webinar, Spencer Rascoff, James Dwiggins and Jack Miller discussed the future of commissions and why agents and brokers should pay attention to their legal risk
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 29
Yvonne Mortimer rejoins Baird & Warner in broker development role
Yvonne Mortimer has rejoined Baird & Warner after a 2-year stretch at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, the company announced Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 19
Confident in NAR settlement, Payload releases direct-to-buyer billing
'This shift is likely to see a reduction in standard commission rates, with agents and brokers exploring alternative fee structures, such as buyer retainer fees, hourly fees, showing fees and other service fees' — Payload
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 17
Virtual to brick-and-mortar: 5 brokerage models made for 2025
Take into account the way you like to work, your level of expertise and your desire for collaboration when considering the brokerage model that works best for you and your business
by Christy Murdock May 14
Who's out: The brokerages not covered in the NAR settlement
More than 90 brokerages would not be covered under the $418M deal, though most have the option of buying in
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 20
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
36 real estate companies joined LeadingRE amid a whirlwind 2023
From Chisum Realty Group in New Mexico to Denovo Realty in Florida, the invitation-only business network added 14 US companies to its roster in addition to nearly 2 dozen from across the globe
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 5