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Laura Ellis, chief strategy officer at the Chicago firm, says part-timers may not make it in the post-settlement world, but serious agents will excel.

The firm argues that existing settlements in Sitzer/Burnett need to be finalized before a judgment can be made — and that won’t be an “uncontroversial” process.

In just a few months, new compensation and buyer agreement mandates will kick in. Agents who are ready to adopt them will succeed more quickly.

Corcoran enters Oregon; Real expands in NorCal, PA; E&V adds Long Island shop; The Agency now in Edmonton; KW enters Bahamas; Christie's grows in Barbados, NJ.

The company made the move after hearing from “numerous” privately owned companies involved in high-stakes lawsuits over commissions.

Brokerages and agents need to communicate exactly how they serve buyers, just as they do for sellers — and what value those services bring to clients.

A former Keller Williams agent argues that the brokerage doesn’t have the right to retroactively alter the program — and now 4 more cases have been filed.

Nothing is changing yet, and when change does come, it won’t eliminate buyer agents or cooperative compensation. ‘‘No one can force you to work for free.”

NYC team returns to Corcoran from Elliman; Century 21 adds affiliate in Salt Lake City area; The Agency opens third Nevada office.

The first of 90-plus brokerages not included in the NAR settlement reaches a deal that includes changes to its business practices as well as a monetary payout.

Redfin Next, which offers “competitive splits” while continuing to provide agents with employee benefits, has expanded to major markets across the U.S.

During a livestream with nearly 50,000 viewers, eXp leaders discussed NAR’s proposed settlement while agents flooded the chat with reactions.

From buyer agreements to non-MLS places where cooperative compensation can appear, here’s what Keller Williams is telling leaders and agents about the deal.

Century 21 gains North Carolina indie; PureWest Christie's moves into Idaho; John R. Wood Christie's adds nearly two dozen agents.

Top companies and MLSs outside the settlement can take part in a streamlined process to pay into a fund — but it could cost millions.

In a new compensation report, eXp said it paid agents and brokers nearly $198 million in revenue share and $34.7 million in EXPI shares.

The brokerage said the program, which launched as a pilot in September, is “good for our customers, our agents and our growth as a brokerage.”

CEO Mark Willis adds “president” to his title and confirms that about 30 people have been let go from the company.

Kamini Lane, who took the helm less than a year ago, has reshaped her leadership team and sharpened her focus on empowerment and making a positive impact.

United gains 1,500-agent firm; Compass adds top Pittsburgh team; The Agency opens in Hilton Head; moves at CB Warburg, John R. Wood Christie’s, E&V Gestalt.