Judge 'baffled' why Anywhere won't give up NAR commission rule docs
Judge M. Page Kelley pushed back against the real estate holding company formerly known as Realogy, noting that NAR's broker commission rule is 'virtually identical' to that of MLS PIN
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 26
Swanepoel says this company is still ‘the 800-pound gorilla’ in real estate
Several newer brokerages have made big strides. But real estate executive Stefan Swanepoel says one established juggernaut still looms large: The holding company formerly known as Realogy
by Daniel Houston Sep 15
Anywhere fights sellers' bid to give up docs on NAR commission rule
Federal court will hold oral arguments later this month on whether franchisor's implementation of the policy nationwide is relevant to homesellers' case in the MLS PIN service area
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14
Real estate stocks are getting absolutely destroyed right now
Multiple real estate companies are seeing share prices fall to all-time lows. If they can't turn around stock market performances, falling share prices could have profound impacts
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 2
New trial date set for fall in Coldwell Banker 'cold call' class action case
Judge refused to reconsider an order granting class certification in case where plaintiffs allege Anywhere allows its agents to violate the law to grow its market share of listings
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 26
Anywhere makes HQ employee cuts in effort to slash operating costs
Anywhere Real Estate has laid off an unknown number of employees as the company streamlines amid choppy market conditions. Anywhere declined to share which departments were impacted
by Marian McPherson Aug 25
Compass ditches stock, financial incentives in recruiting
Compass has grown rapidly by offering agents shares in the company and in some cases cash. But the company has now cut those perks as the market slows way down
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
CoStar, Adena Hefets take top Inman Innovator awards at ICLV
Out of nearly nearly 600 nominations received from the public, these are the real estate industry innovators that stood out in 2022, according to an announcement at Connect Las Vegas on Friday
Anywhere COO: Time, friction and costs can be slashed across industry
At her first Inman Connect appearance, Anywhere COO Melissa McSherry talked about the power of technology and automation in delivering a better transaction for consumers and agents
by Marian McPherson Aug 3
A pivotal earning season is beginning. Here's what to know
Major companies share how much money they made as the real estate market veered south earlier this year and as Inman Connect unfolds, bringing these leaders together in Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 1
Market headwinds push Anywhere Q2 revenue down 6% to $2.1B
Inflation, rising mortgage rates and sinking home sales all contributed to Anywhere's diminished performance in 2Q22 as the company braces for choppier waters ahead
by Marian McPherson Jul 28
Anywhere unveils redesigned headquarters following rebrand
The redesigned space in Madison, New Jersey, dubbed The Madison Hub, emphasizes a collaborative environment with workspaces designed for more interaction with other employees
by Ben Verde Jul 26
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
4 commission charts that explain both sides of the Moehrl conflict
The homeseller plaintiffs hope to show the need for change in how agents are paid, while NAR and major real estate franchisors aim to show the status quo is working just fine
It's baaack! Homebuyer commission suit against NAR rises from ashes
On Wednesday, 8 homebuyers filed an amended complaint, once thought to be dead, against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams and others alleging NAR rules have inflated agent commissions