Two men exchanging business cards
Calling it a 'kickback scheme,' HomeOpenly owner Dmitry Shkipin told the FHFA to ban referral fees charged by online brokerages — including Zillow — that don't actually buy and sell property
Arms race: Kris Lindahl sues broker over trademarked 'open arms' pose
Minnesota broker Kris Lindahl has filed suit against Canada-based RE/MAX broker Rob Golfi for using his signature 'open arms' pose, seeking undisclosed damages for trademark infringement
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
RE/MAX sues its own broker for allegedly recruiting 41 agents to eXp
Real estate franchisor alleges half of the agents under Jimmy Dulin jumped ship to eXp at his prodding even though he was under contract with RE/MAX
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 26
Don't @ me: @properties sues @mortgage, alleges 'free riding' on brand
Real estate brokerage @Properties seeks injunction and payment of profits gained through alleged 'unlawful conduct' against digital mortgage rival
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 21
EasyKnock and Knock file dueling lawsuits against each other
On Monday, Knock and EasyKnock filed lawsuits against each other alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition, among other allegations
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14
EXp Realty sued for trademark infringement ... by EXP Realty
Weeks after announcing an expansion into NYC, eXp Realty hit with lawsuit by a very similarly named brokerage
by Patrick Kearns Jun 26
NeighborCity hits Move with cease-and-desist letter over 'AgentMatch' tool
Trademark infringement, potential patent infringement alleged
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 13
San Diego brokerage claims referral site violates its trademarks
Ascentrealestate.com refers traffic to ZipRealty.com
Global franchisor alleges brokerage's real estate color scheme violates trademark
by Inman Jan 4
Denise Lones considers ethical complaints against other Realtors
by Matt Carter Mar 8
Agent, blogger Daniel Rothamel denies allegations
by Matt Carter Feb 25