Compass in negotiations to buy HomeServices of America
The news was reported Thursday afternoon by The Wall Street Journal. The outlet cited unnamed sources and said that a deal “could come together soon, if talks don’t hit any last-minute snags.”
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Fathom teases new agent revenue-sharing model
On Fathom Holdings’ fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Marco Fregenal mentioned a new revenue-sharing model that will launch “soon.” The plan is designed to help agents close more business.
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Keller Williams might spark a trend of brokerages to tap private equity
It’s fair to ask if Stone Point Capital’s investment in Keller Williams is the first of other private equity infusions in real estate brokerages.
Is Alabama’s buyer representation bill a legal protection or liability?
Alabama Realtors are backing a law to change the timing of buyer agreements after the DOJ’s statement of interest in the Sitzer/Burnett suit.
Appeals court affirms ruling that ‘no commingling’ is not an antitrust violation
Originally filed by REX in March 2021, the lawsuit alleges that changes made to Zillow’s website “unfairly hides certain listings, shrinking their exposure and diminishing competition among real estate brokers.”
NAR appoints Jonathan Waclawski as its general counsel
NAR has named former trade group political law attorney Jonathan Waclawski as its new general counsel after Katie Johnson left in October.
Compass adds Boschetti Realty Group in Florida
Boschetti Realty Group is joining Compass, bringing $500 million in sales and a nine-agent luxury team to the company’s presence in Florida.
Glenn Kelman, Redfin eye profitability in 2025
Redfin executives believe the company has made the necessary adjustments and investments to grow in 2025 after another net loss in 2024.
New Jane Doe files sexual assault suit against Alexander brothers
A woman claims she was drugged and raped by Tal and Alon Alexander at their shared residence in the summer of 2010.