Federal courts hand HomeServices a win (and a loss) in Sitzer | Burnett
The US Supreme Court denied the real estate franchisor's request for consideration on Monday, but the plaintiffs won't be able to lay $4.7B in damages at HomeServices' feet — at least not yet
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 15
HomeServices tells court it's too early for $4.7B Sitzer ruling
The Berkshire Hathaway affiliate says final judgment in the case shouldn't come before settlements are finalized, a process the franchisor does not expect to be 'uncontroversial'
Court weighs $4.7B Sitzer ruling against last holdout HomeServices
Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs asked the court to order the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate to pay most of the nearly $5.4B damages award after NAR, Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settle
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 19
HomeServices wants US Supreme Court to weigh Sitzer | Burnett case
The franchisor filed a petition to the Supreme Court requesting the review of an earlier appeals court ruling barring it from enforcing arbitration agreements signed by seller clients
California commission lawsuit filed against NAR and 35 other entities
Homesellers allege 36 Realtor association, brokerage, and multiple listing service defendants conspired to inflate buyer broker commissions in violation of state and federal antitrust laws
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 19
Ebby Halliday CEO on honoring the past and updating the brand
Chris Kelly discusses the iconic brand's past and how he's preparing for a downturn while keeping an eye on iBuyers
by Patrick Kearns Nov 16
Ebby Halliday appoints new CEO as longtime leader steps aside
Chris Kelly takes the top spot as Mary Frances Burleson, who joined the company in 1958, shifts her focus to Ebby Halliday's philanthropic efforts
by Patrick Kearns Oct 26
Edina Realty puts agent training and mentoring on the 'Fast Track'
The development course at the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate emphasizes mentoring, role play and presenting with checklists for guidance
by Gill South Mar 23