John Davis escalates lawsuit against KW with new accusations
The former Keller Williams CEO expanded on previous allegations of financial misconduct in new court filings while adding new claims of alleged sexual misconduct by Gary Keller's son, John Keller
New Jersey home sells for $620K over asking price in bidding war
A home in Millburn, New Jersey's Short Hills community has made a big splash in the market, sparking a bidding war before selling for $1.72M — $620K over its asking price
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 13
The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge
Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and whether they do more harm than good
by Trina Gonzales-Van Oct 22
Virtual to brick-and-mortar: 5 brokerage models made for 2025
Take into account the way you like to work, your level of expertise and your desire for collaboration when considering the brokerage model that works best for you and your business
by Christy Murdock May 14
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
One of the class-action suits seeks $250M in damages while the other is asking the court for a preliminary injunction stopping Keller Williams from distributing profit share payments
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 26
Resignation, requirements, reputation: Here's Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 15
Got an ugly listing? New Western's got a new solution
The new Podium program aims to give agents an easy way to sell their most difficult properties to New Western's pool of more than 200K investors
by Ben Verde Feb 29
NAR must find a way to advocate for marginalized buyers post-Sitzer
According to Realtor Trina Gonzales-Van, additional fees to buyers, especially in marginalized communities, has the potential to create more barriers to homeownership
by Trina Gonzales-Van Dec 22
California homeseller who paid $50K in commissions files lawsuit
Christina Grace, a California resident who sold her home in Marin County, filed suit Friday against NAR, Compass and Keller Williams, among others, claiming she paid $50K in commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 12
How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers
Opinion
According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case has broad implications for the accessibility of homeownership
Newrez launches joint venture with another big Keller Williams group
Launch of Carnegie Mortgage Partners, a new mortgage JV with New Jersey-based Keller Williams Bergen County Partners, follows on heels of similar deal with KW Georgia Legacy Group
by Matt Carter Nov 6
Closing at all costs: Are your training materials too aggressive?
Opinion
Great agents know how to push past objections and get listings from the kitchen table to the MLS, but what if the training to do so crosses a line?
by Rachael Hite Oct 23
Big Keller Williams franchise group launches mortgage JV with Newrez
One of Keller Williams Realty's biggest franchise groups, Georgia Legacy Group, partners with national mortgage lender and servicer Newrez to launch a joint venture, Onward Home Mortgage
by Matt Carter Oct 3
Pushback on DEI progress ignores the business case for diversity
Opinion
Recent legal decisions have cast doubt on the value of DEI initiatives. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel outlines why they're more impactful than ever
Agents, here’s how to crush it in 2023
The Agent Connect Stage at Inman Connect will bring together top agents across the industry in a two-hour intensive designed to give you the strategies you will need to thrive in 2023
by Laura Monroe Dec 15