KW tackles commissions questions, tries to calm agent fears
At a town hall event, Keller Williams leadership addressed agents’ concerns, acknowledged that “change is not comfortable.”
June 10, 2024
Dave Gallagher
Director, News Reporting
Dave's journalism career spans 24 years covering business, the economy and real estate in Northwest Washington. He's also a numbers nerd, examining data to spot emerging trends in industries. Having started his career as a sports writer, he's a lifelong baseball and soccer fan and recently discovered pickleball. He grew up in Yosemite National Park and earned his journalism degree at Humboldt State University in northern California.
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- 3 top takeaways from NAR’s updates on steeringNew additions to the National Association of Realtors’ settlement FAQ page reinforce the idea that the client comes first, not the commission.June 8, 2024
- Company joins in appeal of commissions settlementsIn a previous objection, Spring Way — a former plaintiff in a copycat case — said the amount paid by Anywhere, RE/MAX and KW won’t cover all “injured parties.”June 7, 2024
- After backlash, Bing is removing MLS listingsIndustry leaders began sounding the alarm last week after seeing unlicensed data on a portal-like section of Microsoft’s search engine.Updated June 10, 2024
- Mortgage rates dip below 7%, but market is still ‘bittersweet’Despite an increase in supply, affordability continues to keep many buyers on the sidelines, and rates aren’t expected to fall significantly this year.June 6, 2024
- Mark your calendars: 3 key dates for the industry and the DOJSeveral commissions-related milestones are coming up, starting with the NAR settlement opt-in deadline in less than two weeks.June 6, 2024
- The best medicine for MLS ‘disruption’? Info, says Unlock CEOThe Austin-based MLS will roll out mandatory changes a few days early to help its members “own the moment” in August and beyond.June 4, 2024
- Homebuyer files appeal challenging Sitzer/Burnett settlementsA plaintiff involved in the Batton cases filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals on Friday related to the Anywhere, RE/MAX and KW settlements.May 31, 2024
- 3 ways to recharge your website before the market bounces backT3 Sixty’s technology consultants share their findings about the importance of speed, design and functionality for brokerage sites.May 31, 2024
- Bright MLS to offer expanded concessions fieldStarting in June, the field will include an option for payment of buyer agent fees, and updates coming in August will give sellers more flexibility.May 30, 2024
- Northwest MLS will not join NAR settlementThe organization is the first non-NAR MLS to announce its intentions, and it says keeping the compensation field provides more transparency for consumers.May 28, 2024
- What is steering? 3 scenarios to considerAgents will be navigating new territory in August, and they'll need to avoid any hint of steering. CRMLS general counsel Ed Zorn offers some tips.May 28, 2024
- Why MLSs shouldn’t shy away from concessions fieldsAs multiple listing services work to comply with new rules, some worry about liability risks — but including concessions could be a competitive advantage.May 23, 2024
- Mortgage rates fall below 7% for the first time in 6 weeksBuyers may be able to take advantage of lower rates and increasing inventory, but many are still priced out, dampening sales.May 23, 2024
- NAR continues its battle to keep DOJ case closedAn appeals court ruled that the government could reopen its investigation. NAR says that decision involved “far-reaching and exceptionally important” errors.Updated May 21, 2024
- Down payments have doubled in the past 4 yearsThe latest data points to some easing, but payments could hit a new peak later in the year. Regionally, payments are down in areas with rising inventory.May 14, 2024
- 3 top takeaways from NAR’s legislative meetingsMembership numbers defied expectations, while member dues and leadership announcements paint a picture of an association focused on stability.May 13, 2024
- Judge explains the ‘why’ of rulings on settlements, attorney feesIn a 40-page filing, Judge Bough lays out his reasons for rejecting arguments from the May 9 hearing, and said lawyers can collect a third of settlement funds.May 11, 2024
- Judge approves commissions settlements for Anywhere, RE/MAX, KWDespite a last-minute motion to delay the hearing, the proceedings went on as scheduled, ending buyer agent commissions litigation for the three brokerages.May 9, 2024
- Compass beats revenue expectations, adds agentsWhile revenue improved 10%, the company reported steep losses — but CEO Robert Reffkin was more focused on the future of buyer agents during the earnings call.May 8, 2024
