Brokerages roll out private listing networks in wake of CCP ruling
Douglas Elliman and Corcoran have quietly announced new private listing networks within their brokerages as the conversation about private exclusives continues to heat up across the industry
Brokerages, portals react to NAR's decision to save Clear Cooperation
Executives mostly applauded NAR's decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn't satisfy everyone
Douglas Elliman wraps 2024 with hefty $76M net loss for year
The company squeaked out of 2024 with improved quarterly losses, even though net losses for the year were significant. CEO Michael Liebowitz expressed optimism for the firm's future
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
John Lawrence boomerangs to Douglas Elliman from Compass
The 30-plus year real estate vet spent 15 years during the peak of his career at Douglas Elliman and recently returned after a 3-year stint at Compass. His 19-person team also joins him at Elliman
Stephen Kotler steps down as Western Region CEO at Elliman
Kotler has been with Elliman for more than 30 years, and will return to work in sales alongside his brother and son on the Kotler Team in NYC following a tumultuous period for western operations
Leaders foresee opportunity in wake of antitrust commission suits
Leaders at last week's Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year's tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate's new normal
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
Elliman's Michael Liebowitz says the brand is all about 'expertise'
The new CEO and chairman made his debut on the ICNY stage on Friday, sharing big ideas for how the brand plans to be an industry disrupter while maintaining its reputation as a leader in luxury
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Howard Lorber disclosed broker relationships in board investigation
Before his retirement, Lorber allegedly underwent a 5-hour-long internal inquiry, Bloomberg reported, during which he revealed relationships with Jennine Gourin and Jessica Cohen
Douglas Elliman sees revenue inch upward after tumultuous Q3
New company CEO Michael Liebowitz stressed in an investors call Thursday morning that Douglas Elliman is seeking to diversify its revenue streams and increase ROI as it enters a 'new era'
Scott Durkin terminated from Elliman days after Lorber's exit
Durkin's departure was announced in an SEC filing and came after reports emerged about the nature of Howard Lorber's recent retirement, which was allegedly pressured by the board
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
Douglas Elliman CEO Howard Lorber announces retirement
Lorber had served as chairman since 2003 but in the months leading up to his retirement faced scrutiny following a pattern of financial losses and the Alexander brothers scandal
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22