Legal tit-for-tat pulls back curtain on eXp's 'sweetheart' settlement
In court filings, eXp, Weichert and plaintiffs share new details about how settlement negotiations in the Gibson case fell apart before the brokerage moved to settle in a case called Hooper
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Umansky, Dwiggins clash in heated debate over Clear Cooperation
While onstage at Inman Connect New York, Mauricio Umansky argued that Clear Cooperation stifles competition. Meanwhile, James Dwiggins said the rule puts the customer first
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Want to add value? Go deep, tap your network, invest in real estate
An array of industry experts gathered at Inman Connect New York to discuss ways to build new paths of business and add value to the consumer experience
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 22
EXp's Wendy Forsythe to agents: Focus on experience over metrics
The chief marketing officers for eXp Realty, Brown Harris Stevens and CoStar Marketplace share why sales metrics don't resonate with today's consumers and what agents can do instead
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
Judge orders eXp to turn over 'sweetheart deal' negotiation docs
Court probes 'reverse auction' allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
Robert Reffkin predicts the end of Clear Cooperation in 2025
The Compass CEO, long a critic of the polarizing NAR rule, believes that the real estate industry as a whole will finally come around to his view in the near future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja's 6 big takeaways from an 'unusual' year
Opinion
This year has had its ups and downs, including the NAR settlement, DOJ scrutiny and copycat suits. Here are eXp CEO Leo Pareja’s top takeaways from 2024
by Leo Pareja Dec 31
EXp World Holdings sells Virbela, the firm that made its virtual world
The sale, to Virbela's cofounders Alex Howland and Erik Hill, closed at the end of November. It comes at a time when virtual worlds and the metaverse have waned as a topic of excitement
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27
24 real estate pros share their Lessons Learned: 2024 roundup
For six years now, Inman has been highlighting real estate professionals across the nation in the Lesson Learned column. Here’s a look back at 2024’s most memorable profiles and advice
by Inman Dec 24
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Clear Cooperation critics miss 'the forest for the trees,' eXp CEO says
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his 'North Star' is improving the experience of his agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
How to make the most of media, speaking, onstage opportunities
If public speaking or press coverage is still on your 2025 list of professional goals, it’s time to get started, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s how to make the most of the opportunities that come along
by Troy Palmquist Dec 17
James Dwiggins: Clear Cooperation opponents are prioritizing profits
Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent's influence
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 10
Weichert, following eXp again, suffers settlement setback
The company's request to pause one case while cutting a deal in another was just denied. The denial highlights a controversy over a settlement method known as a 'reverse auction'
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows
Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson
by Taylor Anderson Nov 27