Inman Connect New York Power Players: Spotlight on the C-Suite 
At Inman Connect New York this January, we'll bring together an unprecedented number of C-suite heavyweights for a meeting of the minds as leaders, innovators, industry disruptors converge
by Inman Dec 23
Premier Sotheby's brings on Long & Foster vet as president
Jackie Thiel spent most of her 30-plus-year career with Long & Foster. Now, she will oversee day-to-day brokerage operations of 1,400 agents across 40 offices in Florida and North Carolina
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22
Maryland- and Canada-based real estate teams join eXp Realty
The Bryce Hansen Team and The Maryland and Delaware Group of Long & Foster have officially joined eXp Realty, the brokerage announced
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 6
Confident in NAR settlement, Payload releases direct-to-buyer billing
'This shift is likely to see a reduction in standard commission rates, with agents and brokers exploring alternative fee structures, such as buyer retainer fees, hourly fees, showing fees and other service fees' — Payload
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 17
Moehrl trial shifts to early 2025 as HomeServices keeps skin in game
The plaintiffs and defendants in the antitrust commission case indicated they would be available for a 3- to 4-week trial beginning Jan. 21, 2025, according to court filings earlier this week
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 28
HomeServices dropped from long-running buyer commission lawsuit
The court dismissed a federal antitrust claim in the case known as Batton 1, but allowed state-law claims to proceed, partially due to the argument that commissions are baked into home prices
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 21
36 real estate companies joined LeadingRE amid a whirlwind 2023
From Chisum Realty Group in New Mexico to Denovo Realty in Florida, the invitation-only business network added 14 US companies to its roster in addition to nearly 2 dozen from across the globe
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 5
Forget mega-agent recruiting. Recruit brokerages, instead
In their new book, WAV Group's George Slusser and Victor Lund outline the acceleration of mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy and offer a roadmap for successful mergers
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
5 years after Amazon staked its claim in Virginia, luxury is thriving
Since Amazon announced its ambitious HQ2 plans in 2018, Arlington's lower-tier luxury market has been ravaged by homebuyers and developers alike — and the rush show no signs of slowing
Long & Foster co-founder P. Wesley 'Wes' Foster Jr., dies at 89
The brokerage Foster co-founded with Hank Long became known as a giant independent firm across the Mid-Atlantic region, and a pioneer of the 'one-stop-shop' brokerage model
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
Long & Foster taps new CEO, president following resignations
The announcement follows the resignations of former Long & Foster Companies CEO Jeff Detwiler and former Long & Foster Real Estate President Boomer Foster, made public on Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
Long & Foster acquires Charleston-based Southern Coast Real Estate
The acquisition comes just 2 weeks after Long & Foster entered the Charleston market and adds nearly 50 additional agents to the brokerage's ranks, according to the company
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Long & Foster expands to South Carolina's Lowcountry
The HomeServices of America subsidiary has more than 9,000 agents in over 200 offices in Washington, D.C., and 7 states along the East Coast, from South Carolina to New Jersey
More than 700 agent steering calls suggest price-fixing, lawyers charge
In new court filings in the Moehrl case, lawyers singled out hundreds of phone calls — far more than previously reported — in which agents steered business away from discount brokerage REX
Long & Foster joins the Forbes Global Properties network
Long & Foster will represent Forbes Global Properties in the Washington D.C. region, as well as parts of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as the newly founded luxury real estate marketplace continues its expansion
by Ben Verde Apr 1