Inside Rexford and Kilroy’s Executive Compensation

Inside Rexford and Kilroy’s Executive Compensation

It’s proxy season.  First up: Rexford, which happened to be the focus of our last column. Because of the succession post-Elliott stake, we knew some compensation details via the former co-CEOs’ separation... Read more »
How will first-time buyers fare if sellers can’t offer buyer agent compensation?

How will first-time buyers fare if sellers can’t offer buyer agent compensation?

As real estate practitioners adjust to the practice changes that took effect in August, and the industry waits for final approval of the NAR settlement from the court this month, questions continue... Read more »
Making offers of buyer broker compensation is a tricky puzzle to solve

Making offers of buyer broker compensation is a tricky puzzle to solve

“Therefore, it is essential for buyer’s agents to write in their professional fee and clearly state it is being paid by the seller to avoid it being seen as a co-broke. Some... Read more »
Making offers of buyer broker compensation is a tricky puzzle to solve

Former executive sues Guild over $750,000 in unpaid compensation

Veteran mortgage executive James Seely has sued Guild Mortgage for allegedly failing to pay $750,000 in compensation after terminating his employment for cause by “manufacturing out of whole cloth spurious claims of... Read more »
Amid legal uncertainty, MLSs explore cooperative compensation workarounds

Amid legal uncertainty, MLSs explore cooperative compensation workarounds

As multiple listing services look to navigate potential changes to cooperative compensation following the verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial, some MLSs have preemptively changed their policies. Though these policies have... Read more »