HomeServices CEO on private listings: “Is it ultimately better for the consumer?”

HomeServices CEO on private listings: “Is it ultimately better for the consumer?”

At Inman Connect New York, real estate executives Chris Kelly, Stuart Siegel and Joe Skousen discussed artificial intelligence, consolidation and whether private listings help consumers. Chris Kelly isn’t buying what Compass is... Read more »
HomeServices CEO Chris Kelly charts new strategy for 2026

HomeServices CEO Chris Kelly charts new strategy for 2026

In the months after Kelly’s appointment, HomeServices of America announced several leadership appointments, including Alex Seavall adding the title of chief operations officer to his existing title of chief financial officer. Candace... Read more »
HomeServices looks to return to its DNA after a turbulent 2024

HomeServices looks to return to its DNA after a turbulent 2024

The past year may have been a turbulent one for HomeServices of America, but according to executive vice president Chris Kelly, this just means the company is in an even better position... Read more »
Plaintiffs’ attorneys seek 0M from NAR, HomeServices commission lawsuit settlements

Plaintiffs’ attorneys seek $220M from NAR, HomeServices commission lawsuit settlements

Like all of the other settlements so far, plaintiffs’ attorneys in the ongoing real estate agent commission lawsuits have asked a court for one-third of the settlement amounts agreed to by the... Read more »
HomeServices: It is too soon for a ruling in Sitzer/Burnett

HomeServices: It is too soon for a ruling in Sitzer/Burnett

In a filing earlier this week, HomeServices of America asked Judge Stephen Bough, who is overseeing the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit, to deny the plaintiffs motion for entry of judgement. In their mid-March... Read more »
HomeServices: It is too soon for a ruling in Sitzer/Burnett

Judge denies HomeServices’ motion to decertify the class in Sitzer/Burnett suit

HomeServices of America, the remaining defendant in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit, suffered another blow on Tuesday. In a filing, Judge Stephen Bough, who oversaw the Sitzer/Burnett trial in Oct. 2023, denied the... Read more »
HomeServices faces possible damages of .7B in Sitzer/Burnett suit

HomeServices faces possible damages of $4.7B in Sitzer/Burnett suit

As the final defendant left in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit, it appears that HomeServices of America may be left holding the bag for the vast majority of the damages in the case.... Read more »
NAR, KW And HomeServices Seek New Trial In Sitzer | Burnett Suit

NAR, KW And HomeServices Seek New Trial In Sitzer | Burnett Suit

The verdict is in — the old way of doing business is over. Join us at Inman Connect New York Jan. 23-25, when together we’ll conquer today’s market challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.... Read more »
Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for mistrial in commission lawsuit

Judge denies HomeServices’ motion for mistrial in commission lawsuit

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The ninth day of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit started off with some overnight news from the court. After filing a motion for a mistrial Wednesday morning, citing several... Read more »
HomeServices faces possible damages of .7B in Sitzer/Burnett suit

Judge denies Homeservices’ motion for ‘judgment as a matter of law’ in Sitzer suit

Wednesday afternoon’s proceedings at the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit trial continued with more testimony from HomeServices of America executives. After appearing in a video deposition on Monday as part of the plaintiff’s testimony, Rosalie... Read more »