Homie
The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company's complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 22
Inside Real Estate, RE/MAX, LLC extend software partnership
'These combined solutions will help elevate their consumer experience, unlock opportunities for greater agent productivity, and drive more efficiency for their franchisees' — IRE's Alissa Harper
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 22
'Business as usual': Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out
New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos
NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out
New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time
Michael Ketchmark: Every move you make, we'll be watching you
In a phone interview, lead plaintiffs' counsel Michael Ketchmark weighed in on the consequences of violating the NAR settlement, Zillow's business model, and the 'monster case' that remains
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today
The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors' major antitrust settlement. They're poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 17
Former Ribbon team launches AI-fueled home transaction platform
The team that founded EasyKnock-acquired power buyer Ribbon has launched Indigo, an AI-powered transaction management and home search platform, executives told Inman exclusively
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings
The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, here's the breakdown of who's up and who's down
by Jessi Healey Aug 15
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage office count is shrinking for first time
Franchise sales have slowed, and some existing franchisees have canceled their agreements, but Motto Franchising President Ward Morrison expects growth to resume when lending picks up
by Matt Carter Aug 12
HomeServices commission settlement gets prelim approval
HomeServices previously agreed to pay $250M to settle various commission suits. A final approval hearing is set for November
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
RE/MAX agent count drops as revenue falls for 8 straight quarters
Franchisor reported its US agent count fell 6.3% during the second quarter as revenue fell 4.8% compared to a year earlier, according to its earnings report
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Toronto-based Polsinello Team joins eXp Realty
Team lead Frank Polsinello said eXp Realty's commissions and benefits 'fit the bill perfectly' for the team's needs. The team was ranked No. 16 for RE/MAX Canada this year
Hanna fights back against homebuyer commission suit
Parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services argues plaintiff agreed to a mediation clause and, as a buyer, doesn't have standing to sue under federal and state antitrust laws
Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download
NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at ICLV with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group's past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency
by Christy Murdock Aug 3
Quintavius Burdette on 'surviving' real estate and reality television
The high-volume RE/MAX real estate agent and former 'Survivor' contestant broke down how he manages his time to build a fast-growing real estate business at ICLV on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Aug 1