Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group
The team did $180M in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway role
The seasoned investor has served as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO since 1970. He will continue to serve as chairman as Greg Abel takes on the CEO role in 2026
HomeServices announces more leadership shuffles
Alex Seavall and Candace Adams will be taking on roles at HomeServices as chief financial and operations officer and executive vice president. Brenda Maher was also promoted
Gino Blefari out as HomeServices CEO, Chris Kelly promoted
Blefari has helmed HomeServices of America for more than 5 years. Kelly had been serving as an executive vice president before being promoted
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Gibson defendants make another attempt at escaping Missouri judge
Both BHE and Howard Hanna are trying to get the case moved to their respective stomping grounds while also continuing to fight for Judge Stephen R. Bough's recusal
The least effective way to brand your real estate business
In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here's what to do instead
by Bernice Ross Mar 19
Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms
A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: 'I'm still pissed'
First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
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
James Dwiggins: Clear Cooperation opponents are prioritizing profits
Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent's influence
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 10
How 'secret' home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download
Minnesota's AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty
by Christy Murdock Nov 23
Brokers envision existential threat to MLS in Clear Cooperation debate
In a webinar Tuesday, Keller Williams' Jeff Hickey, NextHome's James Dwiggins, Miami MLS's Liz Sturrock and Seven Gables' Mike Hickman clashed over the future of NAR's pocket listing rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 16
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
HomeServices of America agrees to pay $250M to settle lawsuits
HomeServices was potentially on the hook for the remaining $4.7B in damages from an Oct. 31 jury verdict in Sitzer | Burnett, which awarded plaintiffs $5.3B
by Taylor Anderson Apr 26
Local Logic to make homegenius even smarter
The deal will integrate Local Logic's regionally specific insights with the agent marketing tools provided by homegenius, allowing its users to more accurately identify potential customers
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25