Redfin in crosshairs as new lawsuit targets buyer-broker commissions
California resident Andrea Freedlund is suing on behalf of homesellers who paid a buyer agent in the 4 years before Redfin announced it was leaving NAR, according to a suit filed in federal court
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
Real estate investing in 2023: The roller coaster continues
Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next?
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
And the biggest news of 2023 is … Inman’s top 10 stories of the year
Here are the top 10 most-read news stories from Inman staffers, ranked by readership
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 31
Redfin expands commission-based model in Southern California
New commission-based model, Redfin Next, is now available to agents in San Diego and Orange County. Agents keep their W-2 status and benefits while getting commission splits of up to 75%
by Marian McPherson Dec 12
Redfin rolls out AI-enhanced digital self-staging tool for homebuyers
In partnership with Roomvo, the brokerage and search portal's new Redfin Redesign tool grants homebuyers the ability to alter room finishes while alerting agents to a buyer's growing interest
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 8
Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise ditches NAR
The company is the latest of several to step away from the National Association of Realtors, which has suffered both a scandal and legal defeats in recent months
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 1
Real estate CEOs: Big impact from commission suits 'improbable'
The bombshell verdict of Sitzer | Burnett rocked the real estate industry, but recent earnings reports suggest many of its most recognizable CEOs don't anticipate major disruptions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Mother of all commission suits filed in Illinois, this time by homebuyers
'Batton 2,' exponentially larger in scope than Sitzer | Burnett and the Moehrl commission suits, was filed last week in Illinois and takes aim at many of the defendants in another suit called Gibson
Redfin posts profitable Q3 despite another quarter of falling revenue
The company posted profits of $98.3M, up 8% from the third quarter of 2022, while tallying $269M in revenue, a decrease of 12% from a year ago, according to third-quarter earnings Thursday
Redfin CEO: With commissions in peril 'cooperation may crumble'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said at Inman Connect on Wednesday that pressure from lawsuits and the Department of Justice may ultimately lead to 'a different world' than the one that exists today
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Verdict's in: Brad Inman, experts break it down at Inman Connect
Join Brad Inman, Kendall Bonner and Russ Cofano at Virtual Connect Wednesday as they tackle the historic Sitzer | Burnett ruling and what it means. It’s part of a 2-day virtual ticket, only $149
by Inman Nov 1
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
Knowledge is power: 4 must-watch virtual sessions at Inman Connect
Have you started your real estate business plan for 2024? What are you missing? Connect, learn and thrive at the Inman Connect virtual 2-day conference, Nov. 1-2
by Laura Monroe Oct 12
Redfin bids 'arrivederci' to NAR. Who's next? The Download
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman encouraged agents and brokers to leave NAR along with the company. Will they, and who else will join them?
by Christy Murdock Oct 6