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BREAKING: Parent Company of Sotheby’s International Realty, Coldwell Banker, Century 21 Settles in Commission Anti-Trust Suits

By Joanna England / October 6, 2023 /

In the landmark settlement from Anywhere, the parent company of Sotheby’s International Realty, Coldwell Banker, and Century21 agreed to pay $83.5 million to the plaintiffs of Moehrl v. National Association of Realtors and Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR. As of now, Anywhere and RE/MAX are the only defendants to pay a settlement in the suits. According to…

BREAKING: Redfin is Leaving The National Association of Realtors

By Joanna England / October 2, 2023 /

In a letter from Redfin’s leadership team this morning, the budget online brokerage announced that it will leave the National Association of Realtors. The letter, which went out to brokers and agents this morning before being posted on the brokerage’s “From Our CEO” page, said that Redfin’s departure is due largely to NAR’s rules that…

Carolyn McCann of Williams Trew Promoted to Sales Leader of Brokerage’s Fort Worth Offices

By CandysDirt / September 19, 2023 /

Carolyn McCann is the new sales leader of Williams Trew’s Fort Worth offices, which include Camp Bowie and Hulen. Carolyn Rosson, President and CEO of the Ebby Halliday Companies, and Malinda Howell, Senior Vice President of brokerage, recently made the announcement. Elizabeth McCoy, who has very capably served as Williams Trew’s sales manager for the…

MetroTex Membership Systems Back Online After Vendor Issues

By Joanna England / September 8, 2023 /

More than two weeks ago, David Morgan’s son, Alec, first tried to gain access to the MetroTex Association of Realtors MLS systems. Alec, a newly licensed appraiser, wanted his own membership account under Morgan-Mckinney Real Estate Group. The only problem was that the MetroTex vendor that manages membership was the victim of a cyberattack. Cyberattacks,…

Carolyn Rosson Promoted to CEO, Betsy Cameron Named SVP of The Ebby Halliday Companies

By CandysDirt / September 8, 2023 /

Carolyn Rosson has been promoted from the role of President to President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ebby Halliday Companies. Chris Kelly, Executive Chairman of the Ebby Halliday Companies and Executive Vice President of HomeServices of America, made the announcement. “Over the years, Carolyn’s visionary leadership, steadfast dedication, and strategic insights have played a…