Holly Parker sues Douglas Elliman over $1.5M clawback dispute
Parker alleges the brokerage, which she departed in February after 25 years, is demanding $1.5M in clawbacks while refusing to pay commissions on deals that closed after her move to Compass
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 18
Side and Alexander brothers settle breach of contract lawsuit
The embattled brothers can now say they have one legal action behind them. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 18
Private listing portal ban fallout, reaction, forms: Inman Top 5
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by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 18
IS Luxury opens in Newport Beach with former Elliman manager
Principal Ivan Sher has tapped former Elliman manager Christi Carrillo to lead the new office in the Las Vegas feeder market. The office is starting with 11 agents; most were previously with Elliman
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 16
Compass scoops up Douglas Elliman agent Patty LaRocco
LaRocco is based in New York City and comes to Compass as a top agent from Douglas Elliman. She hopes to expand her team after jumping to Compass, according to an announcement
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
Crye-Leike wants Gibson antitrust suit transferred to its home turf
Firm joins fellow defendants Hanna Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Energy in arguing that Judge Stephen R. Bough's Missouri court is not the appropriate venue for the commission case
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 16
justice statue superimposed over courthouse columns
Consumer Policy Center fellows Stephen Brobeck and Wendy Gilch praised Zillow's private listing ban while calling on the Department of Justice to limit the spread of private listing networks
by Marian McPherson Apr 14
Jeff Bezos sells Seattle-area estate for recording-breaking $63M
The Amazon founder has sold his luxurious estate in Hunts Point, just outside of Seattle, for $63M, setting a a new state record
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 11
Banned listings, honest truths, private listing networks: Top 5
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by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 11
Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed starting in May
The new policy, which eXp Realty became the first brokerage to commit to, takes effect in May and comes after a decision by NAR to amend its Clear Cooperation Policy, executives said Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
Crye-Leike joins efforts to remove judge overseeing Gibson lawsuit
Meanwhile, EXIT Realty reaches a proposed settlement with the homeseller plaintiffs in the case
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 10
Douglas Elliman launches new AI-powered website
The digital platform will include an AI-powered home search tool and a private space for agents and clients to collaborate. Also new is 'World of Elliman,' a digital lifestyle hub with original content
Brokerages roll out private listing networks in wake of CCP ruling
Douglas Elliman and Corcoran have quietly announced new private listing networks within their brokerages as the conversation about private exclusives continues to heat up across the industry
Kirsten Jordan and team depart Elliman and sign on to Corcoran
The Kirsten Jordan Team has achieved more than $1.5B in career sales and has often landed in the top 10 teams at Douglas Elliman. Jordan has already recruited 2 Corcoran agents to join her team
Transitions, eliminated positions, acquisitions: Inman's Top 5
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by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 4