Suing brokers increasingly chafe at NAR rules and reputation
Pennsylvania real estate broker Maurice Muhammad highlights alleged disparate enforcement of rules in his amended antitrust complaint challenging 'forced' Realtor membership
Rethinking 'Coming Soon': A Clear Cooperation compromise
Reasonable adjustments to current policies can satisfy both sides of the Clear Cooperation debate, Chris Marzke writes, benefitting clients, developers and real estate professionals
by Chris Marzke Mar 4
REX loses appeal in long-running lawsuit against NAR, Zillow
Judges rule the now-defunct real estate brokerage did not provide evidence of 'concerted action' between NAR and Zillow and that the no-commingling rule was 'in fact' optional
Century 21 North East expands in Boston with Century 21 Celli
With this acquisition, Century 21 North East aims to strengthen its position in the real estate market by broadening its reach and enhancing the value it provides to clients
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 27
Maverick Systems expands reach of recruiting data
The software company launched a year ago with the intent to help industry leaders better predict when agents might leave their office and who to target from market competitors
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 26
Gibson plaintiffs to depose eXp and Weichert over 'sweetheart deal'
Real estate companies eXp and Weichert will have to offer representatives who are best able to testify regarding settlement negotiations in the separate, but similar, Hooper commission suit
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 25
A new-agent guide to the Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
New Inman contributor Vincent Cyr outlines the benefits of the Clear Cooperation Policy for consumers, agents and the industry at large
by Vincent Cyr Feb 25
EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency
Opinion
EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025
by Leo Pareja Feb 18
Weichert and eXp continue fight against Gibson commission claims
As the brokerages try to fend off allegations of a 'sweetheart deal' in a separate case, they respond to the antitrust complaint they're facing in a Missouri court
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 12
New York broker sues Zillow, saying StreetEasy 'masked' his listings
George T. Spyridakis, an associate broker with eXp Realty, alleged Zillow's StreetEasy allowed multiple brokers to list the same unit on the platform, effectively hiding it from public view
by Taylor Anderson Feb 12
Sibcy Cline settlement makes it past 1st round in court
Judge Stephen R. Bough of the US District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted preliminary approval to the $895K deal, finding it 'fair, reasonable and adequate'
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 12
Redfin to shed 450 staffers after $100M rental deal with Zillow
On the same day Redfin inked a new $100M partnership to syndicate Zillow rental listings in multifamily buildings, the company said it would eliminate approximately 450 positions
by Taylor Anderson Feb 12
Commission plaintiffs sue Sibcy Cline — and settle for nearly $1M
The independent, Ohio-based real estate brokerage will pay $895K to settle a lawsuit known as Keel for its lead plaintiff, bringing the total settlement fund for plaintiffs in the case to $11.5M
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
EXp Realty real estate agent found dead near New York highway
Police have confirmed the identity of a man found dead along the Clearview Expressway in Queens, New York, as Emmanuel Moncoeur, a real estate agent with eXp Realty
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 10