Agents are worth more than the current commission model
Agent, attorney, coach and yoga instructor Renee Fishman joins Bernice Ross to discuss the problems and opportunities provided by the ongoing commission debate
by Bernice Ross Jan 5
A Maryland homeowner just filed yet another commission lawsuit
The case is the latest of numerous antitrust lawsuits that have emerged in the wake of the October verdict in Sitzer | Burnett. It names NAR, Compass, Redfin and others as defendants
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 29
NAR, franchisors ask for summary judgment in Moehrl suit
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America have all asked a federal judge in Illinois to rule in their favor before the Moehrl case goes to trial
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Texas homesellers file new commission suit as cases pile up
The new suit is the second in Texas since the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, and is one of a growing number of antitrust cases challenging the way agents get paid
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 14
Georgia homesellers file yet another antitrust commission suit
The Georgia suit accuses NAR and major real estate companies of conspiring to keep commissions high. It's also the latest in a string of new cases following the Sitzer | Burnett verdict
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 28
8 things to remember amid market and consumer upheaval
Right now, agents are feeling overwhelmed by potential changes post-Sitzer. Coach Darryl Davis offers wisdom and action steps to shore up your business for the tumultuous market ahead
by Darryl Davis Nov 18
Compass trims losses, improves cash flow despite Q3 revenue dip
The brokerage saw revenue fall 10% year over year, but also managed to cut net losses from $154M in the third quarter of last year to $39M this time around, according to a Q3 earnings call Monday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6
Sitzer attorney files new suit against Compass, Redfin, others
Michael Ketchmark filed the new lawsuit just moments after a jury sided with his clients in the Sitzer | Burnett case. The new suit claims another batch of companies committed a conspiracy
Redfin eliminates salaries, pivots to commission model in LA and SF
Redfin will still classify agents as employees but, beginning next year, will transition those in some California markets to an all-commission-based pay program
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 25
As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up
Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT, it can be a great resource for idea generation. We asked how to handle commission questions and got some surprisingly solid suggestions
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
Take Inman's first-ever bombshell commission lawsuit survey here
A pair of explosive lawsuits could upend how brokers do business. As those suits come closer to trial, tell us how you feel about those cases and how prepared the industry is for the repercussions
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 21
Judge balks at 'unusual' MLS settlement in commission case
Judge Patti Saris, of the US District Court in Massachusetts, said she 'loved' the commission rule changes the deal includes, but didn't think the litigation fund was fair for plaintiffs
HomeServices appeal dismissed as court eyes October for Sitzer trial
The ruling against HomeServices of America in federal court on Wednesday sets the stage for a likely Oct. 16 start for the first of 2 highly anticipated bombshell commission trials later this year
‘Get a lawyer to look at it’: Mike DelPrete on incentive split pitfalls
Some real estate agents are earning tons in extra splits from their brokerages, the real estate advisor told Intel. Everything seems great — until they're told to pay it back in full
by Daniel Houston Apr 26
Court deals blow to NAR, KW, Anywhere in commission suit
Judge denied requests filed by NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America, allowing Sitzer/Burnett case to continue toward new October trial date
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 19