Tomorrow’s problem? Not for these Sitzer-spooked brokerages: Triple-I
More than 1 in 4 agents say their brokerage has changed its policy on buyer agency agreements, and fallout from commission suits has already taken a toll, according to Inman Intel Index results
by Daniel Houston Feb 21
NAR, franchisors ask for summary judgment in Moehrl suit
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America have all asked a federal judge in Illinois to rule in their favor before the Moehrl case goes to trial
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Keller Williams and Gary Keller face new allegations in lawsuit
An amended complaint from former Keller Williams CEO John Davis now accuses the company and its co-founder of embezzlement
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
Inman Intel Index: Anxiety among rank and file up in wake of Sitzer
For weeks, the eyes of real estate's agents and leadership were on the Sitzer | Burnett trial. They shared their thoughts and fears as part of Intel's monthly real estate sentiment survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 15
Chris LeBarton: How the Inman Intel Index changes the game
Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton has started tracking industry sentiment at a time of major change. He shared his insights from results of the Triple-I survey — and what comes next
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
CoStar lawsuit accuses Homesnap founder of stealing trade secrets
The commercial real estate giant is seeking to stop Homesnap founder Guy Wolcott from marketing a new data-transfer platform, which CoStar alleges is 'a copycat' of its own tech
by Daniel Houston Oct 2
Take Inman's first-ever bombshell commission lawsuit survey here
A pair of explosive lawsuits could upend how brokers do business. As those suits come closer to trial, tell us how you feel about those cases and how prepared the industry is for the repercussions
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 21
New SDAR CEO taking embezzlement suit 'seriously'
Cory Shepard took the reins at the San Diego Association of Realtors last week after now-former CEO Michael Mercurio was accused of stealing over $1M in association funds, the complaint reads
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 1
San Diego Realtors face suit over ex-CEO's alleged embezzlement
The suit accuses now ex-CEO Mike Mercurio of using association credit cards for personal purchases, inflating his vacation time, and selling items that the association paid for on eBay
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 28
Woman withdraws case accusing NAR, Kenny Parcell of harassment
Janelle Brevard initially sued the National Association of Realtors, claiming her firing was a form of harassment and retaliation. The case ended Thursday, though many questions still remain
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 6
NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash
The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to 'reject' claims made by a former employee
Suit accuses NAR and its president of sexual, racial discrimination
The suit claims NAR fired a Black employee after she broke off a relationship with then-president-elect Kenny Parcell. NAR said it rejects the claims
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
Apartment mogul Patrick Carroll hit with defamation suit
Carroll was sued by restaurant manager Miguel Angel Weill, who accused Carroll of spitting on him during a videotaped dispute in April. Carroll has not been served with the lawsuit, his attorney says
by Ben Verde Jun 15
Airbnb sues New York City over 'de facto ban' on short-term rentals
The company says only nine of its nearly 40,000 units in New York have been approved under the new law — which Airbnb claims is meant to drive out short-term rentals
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
'Barely Legal': EasyKnock exec at war with Strokes bassist over yard
Julie de Pontbriand of EasyKnock and Nikolai Fraiture of The Strokes have been engaged in a legal battle over a coveted greenspace behind their adjacent properties since 2021
by Ben Verde May 22