NAR tackles racial wealth gap as midyear conference gets underway
Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Trump adviser Ja'Ron Smith shared how discrimination hurts the economy as NAR unveiled its goal to add 3M Black homeowners by 2030
Watchdog calls for ban on sellers offering buyer agent commissions
In a new report alleging the majority of commissions are nearly identical in 35 US cities, the Consumer Federation of America said offers to buyer agents should be legally prohibited
MLS 'visionary' John Mosey to retire after 47 years
NorthstarMLS will search nationwide for a new CEO. 'If there was a Mount Rushmore of MLS execs, John’s head would be among them,' California Regional MLS CEO Art Carter said
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 29
'Writing is on the wall': Court tosses NAR counterclaim against REX
Judge finds the National Association of Realtors failed to allege facts to show how the discount brokerage specifically harmed the trade group's reputation with its own members and consumers
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 28
A reverse arrow on a street
Three-judge panel concludes trade group must face allegations that the Clear Cooperation Policy was part of a group boycott to prevent The PLS from competing with multiple listing services
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 27
Venture fund for nation's biggest MLS will eye agent-friendly startups
With its venture capital firm — the first-ever created by a multiple listing service — CRMLS will focus only on early-stage companies improving the broker and agent experience
by Taylor Anderson Apr 27
'Brain exploding!': Agents, brokers torn over commission suit ruling
Agents and brokers told Inman they're reeling over a federal court's decision to grant class action status in a commission suit that could rock the real estate industry by changing how they're paid
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 27
Federal commission suit now a class action; NAR, Realogy vow to appeal
Days after oral arguments, a judge Friday granted class certification in 1 of 2 federal commission suits that could rock the real estate industry and impact how agents are compensated nationwide
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 25
Gary Keller singled out as 'head of conspiracy' as federal commission lawsuit accelerates
As oral arguments began Monday in the Sitzer federal commission case, plaintiffs questioned the role of buyer agents, what a world without NAR's commission policy would look like, and why they believe Keller is leading an antitrust conspiracy
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 19
Florida agent arrested after alleged hate crime caught on video
Licensed real estate agent Victor Dubauskas, 72, was arrested on assault and battery charges after he allegedly poured his beer on and threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 15
Former BoxBrownie director to lead NAR tech accelerator in Australia
Peter Schravemade will serve as managing partner of REACH Australia, a program run by the National Association of Realtors' Second Century Ventures
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
After early stumbles, real estate tech startup Remine hires new CEO
Frederick Townes joins Remine following several tumultuous years for the company, and six months after it was acquired by a group of MLSs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
National Association of Realtors names new political head
Jon Waclawski will lead the National Association of Realtors' efforts to influence policy on the federal, state and local level as the group's vice president of political advocacy
by Ben Verde Apr 7
Bright MLS outages spark ire among members of 2nd largest MLS
CoreLogic's Matrix has been down off and on for nearly a week for Bright's 100,000-plus subscribers in the Mid-Atlantic region, subscribers and executives of the MLS confirmed
The 10 remodeling projects that bring homeowners joy — and cash
Hardwood floors, upgraded insulation and closet renovations brought satisfaction and the most bang for the buck, according to NAR and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NAR tech accelerator accepts 8 residential real estate startups
Perchwell, Fractional, Inspectify, Courted, Place, Reggora, Revive and Courted to get education, mentorship and networking opportunities in exchange for marketing fee and small equity stake