Keller Williams president and CEO Mark Willis sat with Real Estate News to talk about his return to the Texas franchiser and how commission lawsuits could spark a new wave of brokerage and agent consolidation.
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Douglas Elliman settles commission suits for up to $17.75M
The proposed deal would resolve antitrust claims brought by homesellers but not homebuyers.
Is NAR a net-positive? It depends if you ask an agent or a broker: Intel
These increasingly uncertain attitudes among agents in March were a departure from brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel that they still view the National Association of Realtors positively.
As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download
With preliminary approval of NAR’s deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business?
Anywhere’s revenue holds steady in Q1 amid ‘tough’ housing market
Generated revenue remained flat at $1.1 billion from the same period a year ago while the franchisor improved net losses by 27 percent year over year to a loss of $101 million, according to a Thursday earnings call.
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Sitzer | Burnett judge consolidates 2 nationwide commission suits
The Gibson and Umpa cases allege Berkshire Hathaway Energy, eXp, Redfin, Weichert, United Real Estate, Douglas Elliman, HomeSmart and others conspired against homesellers nationwide.
Flat-fee brokerage Homie makes remarkable pivot amid upheaval
The Utah-based disruptor “moved our real estate agents from W2 to 1099” while other “non-Homie” agents were laid off last week due to “role redundancy,” a Homie spokesperson confirmed to Inman.
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Zillow launches ‘Home Just Got Real’ ad campaign
Just in time for spring homebuying, portal powerhouse Zillow has released a new ad campaign aimed at celebrating the persistence of millennial and Gen-Z homebuyers amid market headwinds. The ad series, “Home Just Got Real,” includes two 30-second and one 15-second videos that highlight the reasons people buy — a place for their child to grow up or a home big enough for their furry friends — and the lengths they go to achieve their dreams.