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
John Davis settles sex misconduct claims as contempt deadline looms
The former Keller Williams CEO no longer faces allegations of sexual misconduct, but Gary Keller, Josh Team and KW are asking the court to hold him in contempt. He has until Friday to respond
Keller Williams settles Sitzer, Moehrl commission suits for $70M
Under the proposed deal, Keller Williams must inform franchisees that offers of compensation are not required. It also agreed to revise training materials and end rules requiring agents to join NAR
NAR, KW and HomeServices seek new trial in Sitzer | Burnett suit
The defendants point to 'legal errors at trial' they say justify setting aside the jury's historic, multi-billion-dollar verdict and giving the defendants another chance to make their case in court
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
NAR argues against setting trial date in Moehrl commission suit
The trade group's attorney says NAR is 'still analyzing' the consequences of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Judge Andrea R. Wood says Moehrl is a 'different case' that will likely go to trial in Q4 2024
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 29
Sitzer | Burnett defendants bulk up lawyer bench to prep for appeal
The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former US solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 17
Franchisee drops misconduct claim against Keller Williams, Gary Keller
Inga Dow filed notice in US District Court for Northern Texas on Monday dismissing claims against all but former KW CEO John Davis, who she said harassed and abused her while KW did nothing
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 28
Keller Williams cuts profit sharing for agents who fled to competitors
The franchisor will slash profit sharing for 'vested KW agents who actively compete with our brokerages' unless they return within 6 months, Keller Williams President Marc King said Tuesday
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 23
Gary Keller: A 'rolling recession' will hit the US housing market in 2024
Keller Williams kicked off its Mega Agent Camp on Tuesday with remarks from Gary Keller, who warned of a 'rolling recession' while predicting agents will survive treacherous economic terrain
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
Keller Williams and agent hit with class action telemarketing suit
Las Vegas resident Wayan Garvey filed a complaint calling out KW's allegedly 'relentless marketing practices' and accusing the franchisor and agent Britney Gaitan of violating federal law
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 16
Keller Williams launches first-ever franchise in India
Sahil Kapoor will lead the new office, which is based in Delhi. The expansion comes amid a significant international push for Keller Williams, according to the company
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 18
Former KW CEO slams Gary Keller, calls company 'criminal enterprise'
Former Keller Williams CEO John Davis says he wants his claims decided through a public trial, not arbitration. KW called Davis's claims 'unsubstantiated, unwarranted, and disparaging'
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 28
KW mega team Livian grows with Southeast merger
The three combined teams add 20 agents with more than 4,500 real estate transactions under their belts to Livian's roster, according to the company
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 14
Court refuses Gary Keller's request to merge John Davis lawsuits
A fraud lawsuit filed by Davis against Keller, Keller Williams and Josh Team will continue separately from a sexual misconduct suit filed by Inga Dow against Davis, Keller, and KW
Keller Williams to pay $40M to settle cold call class action lawsuit
As part of the deal, the real estate franchisor also agreed to create a task force to 'enhance compliance' with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 13