Brokerage News

The Batton 1 lawsuit was brought by buyers, not sellers, and will move forward against NAR, Anywhere, RE/MAX and Keller Williams with fewer claims.

United boosted agent count in 2023, but not with rev share or stock incentives. CEO Dan Duffy shared his thoughts on why the flat-fee model is a win for agents.

Real passes 15,000 agents, adds Virginia firm; SF team returns to Compass; The Agency launches in Oklahoma City; Century 21 raises $3M for Easterseals.

Net losses for the year improved, however. CEO Ryan Schneider pointed to debt reduction and settlements as wins, and spoke favorably about buyer agreements.

NAR and several national and local brokerages are named in the suit — the first copycat commissions case to be filed in the state.

Adding property management, title or other services can help a brokerage during any market by increasing revenue streams and improving customer service.

The Agency adds Vancouver office, NorCal agents; Corcoran nabs agents from Compass; ERA gains NOLA firm; Christie's expands in S. Carolina; more.

A survey of leaders found greater optimism compared to a year ago, but many are concerned about recruiting, profits and commission lawsuits in the year ahead.

Six months after fires ravaged the island, Chris Speicher says West Maui’s real estate business is in limbo, prompting his “heart-wrenching” decision to leave.

The remaining brokerage defendant asserts that Sitzer/Burnett should have gone to arbitration rather than trial.

A consultant and former Anywhere exec breaks down the actions investors should take when looking to acquire or merge with other real estate firms.

Real snags top SoCal team; E&V enters New Hampshire; @properties expands in Michigan; Brooklyn-based Corcoran team grows; The Agency expands in Spain; more.

The new “Sign & Save” program offers buyers a rebate if they sign a buyer agreement with Redfin and go under contract on a home within six months.

The deal, which leaves just NAR and HomeServices of America as defendants in the Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl cases, releases KW from all sell-side litigation.

Allegations of sexual misconduct tied to eXp "raised a huge red flag" for the NY comptroller's office, which has a financial stake in the company.

The lawsuit known as Spring Way also has gained new plaintiffs and a new name: Kay. Spring Way LLC, which had used Coldwell Banker, is no longer involved.

Candice McCuien became the first Black woman elected to lead her association, breaking new ground while successfully aligning her brokerage with Century 21.

Mega team moves from eXp to Real; The Agency lands in Oahu; Christie's International Real Estate expands in Switzerland; Realty ONE launches in Greece.

In a LinkedIn post, eXp’s EVP of People implied that nearly three dozen people had been laid off. The company later acknowledged "a small reorganization."

Ryan Schneider spoke to Real Estate News about his company’s decision to settle in the commissions cases and his thoughts on NAR and the year ahead.