Keller Williams Realty

Nesenoff & Miltenberg: Former Keller Williams Realty CEO Cleared of False Sexual Misconduct Accusations

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Franchisee Inga Dow made false sexual harassment claims against Davis as part of her own lawsuit against Keller Williams, her attempt to gain financial leverage in her own dealings with the company.

Key Points: 
  • Franchisee Inga Dow made false sexual harassment claims against Davis as part of her own lawsuit against Keller Williams, her attempt to gain financial leverage in her own dealings with the company.
  • She subsequently received an undisclosed settlement from Keller Williams, and after being confronted with evidence that she fabricated her claims against Davis, Dow dropped her malicious allegations against Davis and issued an apology.
  • “In the lawsuit, I made statements about Mr. Davis that wrongly accused him of misconduct including harassment, sexual assault, and rape,” Dow said in her affidavit, filed in late November.
  • “Further, we can prove that Keller Williams knew Dow’s allegations against me, which she made in an ill-conceived effort to gain bargaining leverage against Keller Williams, were false,” Davis said.

Keller Williams and Coursera Partner on Real Estate Education Certificate

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Keller Williams Realty, Inc. (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has partnered exclusively with Coursera, a leading online learning platform, to offer the KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate.

Key Points: 
  • Keller Williams Realty, Inc. (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, has partnered exclusively with Coursera, a leading online learning platform, to offer the KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate.
  • “Two powerhouses in education – Keller Williams and Coursera - are joining forces to empower individuals to build rewarding careers in real estate,” said Meredith Maples, senior director of Keller Williams University.
  • Powered by the new partnership, the KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate comprises 124 hours of world-class content, including videos, readings, assessments, and hands-on projects.
  • The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate encompasses five core courses: The Principles of Real Estate; Sales Fundamentals; Establish Clients for Life with Buyers; Establish Clients for Life with Sellers; and Manage a Real Estate Business.

If you sold a home and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be a part of class action settlements totaling $208.5 Million

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Defendants include The National Association of Realtors ("NAR") and the following large real estate brokerage firms: Anywhere, RE/MAX, Keller Williams, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.

Key Points: 
  • Defendants include The National Association of Realtors ("NAR") and the following large real estate brokerage firms: Anywhere, RE/MAX, Keller Williams, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.
  • Both sides agree that by settling, Anywhere, RE/MAX, and Keller Williams are not admitting any liability or that they did anything wrong.
  • The settlements also resolve claims against Anywhere, RE/MAX, and Keller Williams raised in at least two other lawsuits: Moehrl et al.
  • 1:19-cv-01610-ARW (Northern District of Illinois); and Nosalek v. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., et al., Case No.

Rocket Homes Real Estate Search App Now Available on Apple Vision Pro

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Monday, February 5, 2024

DETROIT, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC, a tech-based real estate service provider and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced its app is now available on Apple Vision Pro, the innovative new spatial computer. With the Rocket Homes app on Apple Vision Pro, users can blend their physical and virtual worlds to view and tour properties to find the home that is right for them and their family.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Homes Real Estate LLC , a tech-based real estate service provider and part of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), today announced its app is now available on Apple Vision Pro , the innovative new spatial computer.
  • That's exactly what we did when we created the Rocket Homes app for Apple Vision Pro, which will bring the home shopping experience to the game-changing world of spatial computing."
  • When homebuyers launch the Rocket Homes app in Apple Vision Pro, a home search page and map of nearby listings based on the user's current location will fill their field of vision.
  • Homebuyers can download the Rocket Homes app to use on their mobile device, in CarPlay or in the Vision Pro App Store today.

Schneider Named Real Estate's Most Powerful and Influential Person

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

LADERA RANCH, Calif., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200), the definitive ranking of the residential real estate industry's executives and leaders, today named Ryan Schneider, president and CEO of Anywhere Real Estate, as the nation's most powerful and influential person for 2024. Six years into leading the U.S.'s largest real estate enterprise, Schneider has continued to strengthen the foundation of the formidable company, landing him in the top spot for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • Keller is the only leader to have been named one of the top four most powerful people in residential real estate brokerage every year for the past decade.
  • Being recognized as the third most powerful real estate executive is Gino Blefari, the leader of real estate giant HomeServices of America (HSA).
  • He kept this real estate conglomerate on a steady track amid a challenging real estate environment in 2023.
  • 21 and becomes the first-ever MLS executive to also be acknowledged as the most powerful and influential organized real estate leader.

Lifestory Research 2024 America's Most Trusted® Real Estate Brokerage Study Reveals Top Brands

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a comprehensive survey by Lifestory Research, released today, the 2024 America's Most Trusted® Real Estate Brokerage Study has unveiled the most trusted residential real estate brokerages in the United States. Based on the opinions of 36,234 individuals actively considering residential real estate agents over the last 12 months, the study provides insights into consumer trust within this dynamic and competitive sector.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a comprehensive survey by Lifestory Research, released today, the 2024 America's Most Trusted® Real Estate Brokerage Study has unveiled the most trusted residential real estate brokerages in the United States.
  • Douglas Elliman earned the top spot as the most trusted residential real estate brokerage, with a Net Trust Quotient Score of 108.4, ranking #1 in the 2024 Lifestory Research America's Most Trusted® study.
  • Real estate brokerages in the national ranking included Douglas Elliman, United Real Estate, Howard Hanna, Sotheby's International Realty, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Windermere, Home Smart, Keller Williams Realty, ReMax Real Estate, Weichert, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Century 21 Real Estate, eXp Realty, Compass, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Realty Executives, Realty ONE Group, Exit Realty, ERA Real Estate, and Redfin Agents.
  • For more information about the Lifestory Research 2024, America's Most Trusted® Real Estate Brokerage study, visit https://www.lifestoryresearch.com/2024-best-real-estate-broker-ranking-r...

Pettit Law Firm: Lawsuit Alleges Conspiracy to Inflate Commissions by Texas Residential Real Estate Companies

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Two North Texas home sellers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging an unlawful conspiracy between residential real estate companies and related associations in the state to inflate commissions and artificially drive up home prices for buyers.

Key Points: 
  • Two North Texas home sellers have filed a proposed class action lawsuit alleging an unlawful conspiracy between residential real estate companies and related associations in the state to inflate commissions and artificially drive up home prices for buyers.
  • Also named among the more than 30 defendants are some of the state’s largest residential realty companies, including Ebby Halliday Real Estate, the Dave Perry-Miller Company and Keller Williams Realty.
  • Published reports indicate the average 6% commission in Texas is among the highest in the nation, and that Americans pay more than $100 billion in residential real estate commissions annually.
  • According to the lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating the residential real estate brokerage sector, with a focus on broker commissions and related practices.

Medical Solutions to be inducted into Training Hall of Fame

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Monday, December 4, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Solutions is pleased to announce it will be inducted into Training magazine's Training Hall of Fame in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Solutions is pleased to announce it will be inducted into Training magazine's Training Hall of Fame in 2024.
  • This comes after the company's fourth consecutive year in the Top 10 of the Training APEX Awards.
  • Medical Solutions, along with one other company, will join 18 previously inducted companies to accomplish this prestigious achievement.
  • "We are profoundly grateful and humbled by the honor of being inducted into the Training Hall of Fame," said Craig Meier, CEO of Medical Solutions.

PLACE Partner Jonathan Hand Lists Unique Luxury Farm Residence in Austin

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PLACE Partner Jonathan Hand with BKT Austin powered by PLACE and affiliated with Keller Williams Realty has just announced a new residential opportunity in Bear Creek Estates of the highly-coveted Southwest Austin area. The compound, located at 14145 Bear Creek Pass, encompasses two expansive homes, each exceeding 3,500 square feet and featuring gourmet kitchens, soaring ceilings, and versatile floor plans.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PLACE Partner Jonathan Hand with BKT Austin powered by PLACE and affiliated with Keller Williams Realty has just announced a new residential opportunity in Bear Creek Estates of the highly-coveted Southwest Austin area.
  • "This property is a symphony of luxury and tranquility, a testament to refined living.
  • "This property is a symphony of luxury and tranquility, a testament to refined living.
  • Please see the full listing details here and contact Jonathan Hand at (618) 520-4204 or [email protected] for questions and showing requests.

Engel & VVlkers Continues Franchise Expansion in Florida with New Shop in New Smyrna Beach

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NAPLES, Fla. , Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & VVlkers Florida today announced its latest expansion in east central Florida with the addition of a new shop in Volusia County, called Engel & VVlkers New Smyrna Beach. The franchise was acquired by esteemed entrepreneur Steve Fusilier. The brokerage has opened in a temporary office located at 400 Canal Street, while the permanent retail shop is built out at 113 Canal Street; a grand opening event will be held once construction is completed. In the meantime, Fusilier's team has initiated talent attraction efforts to recruit local top-producing agents.

Key Points: 
  • NAPLES, Fla. , Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Engel & VVlkers Florida today announced its latest expansion in east central Florida with the addition of a new shop in Volusia County, called Engel & VVlkers New Smyrna Beach.
  • With Engel & VVlkers' abundant resources, training, and support, we are well-equipped to succeed and expand our business for the future.
  • Engel & VVlkers New Smyrna Beach will specialize in luxury waterfront properties, including beachfront homes, riverfront estates, and properties with direct access to local waterways.
  • "New Smyrna Beach is a highly attractive area for those seeking an active lifestyle in a rapidly developing Florida beach town," said Peter Giese, CEO of Engel & VVlkers Florida.