Industry News

Compass, eXp, Redfin, Weichert and United Real Estate among remaining defendants in Batton 2 case; a smaller case moves closer to a settlement.

The search portal integration is the iBuyer’s latest move as it focuses on growing market share through partnerships and agent incentives.

A temporary policy revision allows military borrowers to pay their agents, something that was previously prohibited under VA lending rules.

Attorneys argue that if the federal agency wants to make policy changes, it should do so through the legislature, not an antitrust settlement.

New additions to the National Association of Realtors’ settlement FAQ page reinforce the idea that the client comes first, not the commission.

In 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.”

Industry leaders began sounding the alarm last week after seeing unlicensed data on a portal-like section of Microsoft’s search engine.

Watch the conversation with industry news leader Mitch Robinson as he offers advice for working with local news outlets to “tell your story in a proactive way.”

Several commissions-related milestones are coming up, starting with the NAR settlement opt-in deadline in less than two weeks.

CEO Brian Bair discusses the iBuyer’s push to expand agent programs and its strategy for success in a post-settlement future.

Serene Smith had been chief operating officer since 2017, a position RE/MAX will now sunset. The company has also hired an EVP for HR and administration.

MLSs will no longer display offers of compensation, but some online startups say they have workarounds that comply with new rules. The DOJ may disagree.

A 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.

Watch the conversation with marketing pro Brian Boero as he imagines how NAR and the industry could — and should — be communicating with agents and consumers.

Financial services exec Jon Gwin named COO of Fathom Holdings; longtime EXIT Realty SVP Susan Harrison promoted to CIO role.

The most powerful market forces are outside presidential control, experts say, but the 2024 election could bring either “confidence or confusion.”

David Mele, the longtime leader of CoStar’s home search site, confirmed to Real Estate News that he has left his position as president of Homes.com.

Watch the conversation with analyst John Campbell as he offers his take on top real estate companies. Who has momentum — and who’s come to a “screeching halt”?

John Collopy steps down from the multibillion-dollar franchise; Suzanne Bushard named president. Plus, new leadership at Offerpad and Move Concierge.

Comments made by a Department of Veterans Affairs official Tuesday “ensures veterans have the same opportunity as others to compete in a tight housing market.”