Anywhere and three other brokerages opted into a separate homebuyer commissions settlement, but Batton lawyers claim it’s an attempt to settle “on the cheap.” Read More
Real Estate
A new Consumer Policy Center report says referral fees charged by companies like Zillow and Realtor.com reinforce high commissions. Read More
CoStar CEO Andy Florance reiterated support for the Homes.com business model during a Feb. 24 investor call, dubbing it the “global best practice” for portals. Read More
Brokerage consolidation is accelerating, but sellers aren’t always winning — especially when assumptions and emotions factor into M&A negotiations. Read More
The Keller Williams executive chairman delivered blunt takes on the big industry headlines, from criticism of Homes.com to the Rocket-Redfin “nothingburger.” Read More
As AI becomes more embedded in transactions, MLSs are pursuing a “license, not lawsuit” strategy to create guardrails, protect consumers — and limit legal risk. Read More
Nearly a year after Stone Point’s investment, KW aligns its tech platform with fellow portfolio companies and embraces a third-party integration model. Read More
Teresa King Kinney announced plans to depart at the end of the year, capping a career that has spanned some of real estate’s most disruptive periods. Read More
The Taylor case, filed in September 2025, claims Zillow Flex agents are pushed to steer clients to Zillow Home Loans — allegations the home search giant denies. Read More
Erik Carlson also noted that REMAX is “well prepared” to shift to private listings if necessary, “but philosophically, we think that the consumer comes first.” Read More