Jason Oppenheim: Compass' real play isn't listings, it's leverage
The Oppenheim Group founder says the focus is on the wrong part of the consolidation story
by Jessi Healey May 26
NAR reaches $52.25M settlement in buy-side commission case
The organization announced Friday that it struck an agreement to protect members and MLSs
by Taylor Anderson Apr 10
EXp, Weichert settle Hooper buyer-broker commission lawsuit
EXp and Weichert will pay a combined $42.5M into a commission settlement fund
by Marian McPherson Apr 1
Plaintiffs in Zillow RESPA suit say evidence is at risk of disappearing
Attorneys say evidence includes screenshots and confidential witnesses testimony
by Taylor Anderson Mar 3
Class action accuses lender of unsolicited AI-generated cold calls
Even small AI outreach campaigns can carry outsized legal exposure
by Nick Pipitone Feb 27
Zillow moves to quash Flex class-action lawsuit
In the motion to dismiss, Zillow claimed the plaintiffs failed to provide proof of consumer deception, inflated commission costs or that Flex agents forced buyers to get Zillow Home Loans
by Marian McPherson Feb 20
Sitzer, Moehrl attorneys file new lawsuit targeting mortgage firms
3 homebuyers, who are also military veterans, allege the mortgage companies' referral programs led to higher cost loans
by Taylor Anderson Feb 19
Zillow to partner agents: Recent litigation misrepresents us
In an email and video message sent to Preferred agents on Thursday, the company's head of Zillow Preferred answered FAQs and reassured agents that legal experts review all programs
NAR scores a victory in buyer commission lawsuit
An order from Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the Batton homebuyer case struck down a proposed class of plaintiffs that included substantial overlap with the class in the now-settled Burnett case
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
Zillow hit with new class-action suit over alleged broker kickbacks
The suit alleges that a requirment for Premier Agents to meet pre-approval quotas on Zillow Home Loans 'as a condition for maintaining access to these high-value leads' led to steering
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
Zillow may be surrounded, but it's not checkmate just yet
Zillow has had a difficult month, with lawmakers and rivals filing lawsuits that could upend the portal's business. But experts say the pressure likely won't be the end of Zillow
by Marian McPherson Oct 13
Lingering questions, NAR opinion, new lawsuit: Inman Top 5
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 Oct 3
Where the industry stands on the Compass-Anywhere deal: Top 5
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 Sep 26
Zillow sued over allegedly 'deceptive' Flex agent tactics
A homebuyer represented by the law firm involved in the Moehrl commission lawsuit is targeting Zillow in a new class-action case that alleges the portal inflated homebuyer costs
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
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A San Diego man has dismissed his lawsuit against Zillow for allegedly sharing his personal information through 3rd-party tracking pixel technology. He can refile the suit at another time
by Marian McPherson Sep 10