Law firms seek $36.8M out of $110M settlement pool in Gibson
In a filing outlining costs and expenses, plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark estimates he has spent 7,000 hours on Gibson and other commission suits for work totaling $10.1M since 2019
by Taylor Anderson Aug 21
Defiant Alexanders signal return to Official following cofounder exits
Tal and Oren Alexander are reportedly preparing a return to the public eye, now that Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel have left, despite ongoing lawsuits against the brothers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings
The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, here's the breakdown of who's up and who's down
by Jessi Healey Aug 15
NYC broker Lisa Simonsen leaves Elliman for Brown Harris Stevens
The 'Kendra Sells Hollywood' star is ranked among the top 75 individual brokers in New York City and the top 0.5% of brokers in the US
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 14
Elliman shareholder's demands gain traction from advisory firms
Two weeks after Brad Tirpak sent a shareholders' letter seeking votes against chairman Howard Lorber, advisory firms Glass Lewis and ISS are echoing the vocal investor's recommendations
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 14
Alexanders left to pick up pieces of Official after other co-founders exit
After unsuccessful negotiation attempts with Oren and Tal, Chief Growth Officer Nicole Oge, CEO Richard Jordan and President of New Development Andrew Wachtfogel are 'forfeiting ownership'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers' departures
At least 5 agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage
Teams Spotlight: Arthur Greenstein, Arthur Greenstein Group
Find out how this award-winning Dallas team leader and his team think outside the box when it comes to marketing their listings and why he wishes more agents would do the same
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 8
Hanna fights back against homebuyer commission suit
Parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services argues plaintiff agreed to a mediation clause and, as a buyer, doesn't have standing to sue under federal and state antitrust laws
Douglas Elliman sees revenue tick up in Q2 2024
The company's improved financial results no doubt came as a sigh of relief, as Elliman faced increasing pressure from shareholders because of its shaky performance in recent quarters
Mar-a-Lago security crackdown blockades local luxury listings
Following last month's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a 24/7 road closure is curbing direct access to a number of Palm Beach luxury listings
'Reality' is a misnomer when it comes to real estate TV shows
Ben Belack of 'Buying Beverly Hills' and Ernie Carswell of 'Kendra Sells Hollywood' shared with Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees the nitty-gritty of being on reality TV
Elliman shareholder says Howard Lorber deserves bonus claw back
Shareholder Bradley Tirpak said in a letter to investors that Lorber's leadership had fallen short as the firm has continued to see financial losses and scrutiny amid the Alexander brothers scandal
How to find celebrity clients — from the agents who routinely land them
Reaching out directly to athletes and other high-profile individuals doesn't always pan out. Top luxury agents spell out how they embed themselves in clients' inner circles
by Daniel Houston Jul 31
Communicate value with authenticity and active listening
Not everyone can or should communicate their value through 'bold statements,' agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That's why remaining authentic is paramount
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30