Clients believe their agents bring value, and they're willing to pay for it, according to a survey of 3,000 employed US residents conducted by Intel and Dig Insights. But many consumers embrace the idea of negotiating a lower commission — and perhaps exploring new models
US homebuilder PulteGroup said it should have been provided with a plan to distribute claims so that it can estimate its recovery amount. But that document doesn't appear to exist
As commission lawsuits and subsequent settlements have unfolded, they've set the stage for misunderstanding, misinformation and many mistakes. What's the wildest thing you've heard?
The new advertising campaign highlights the struggles homebuyers face while trying to find the perfect home. The ads will run throughout the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the year
Two major real estate market transformations defined the past 50 years, writes CEO Patrick Kilner. Are we ready for whatever comes next?
The US Supreme Court denied the real estate franchisor's request for consideration on Monday, but the plaintiffs won't be able to lay $4.7B in damages at HomeServices' feet — at least not yet
Since April 10, brokerage websites across the country have been dark as BoomTown scrambles to resolve service disruptions. The outage has already impacted the bottom line, agents told Inman
A provision in NAR's settlement barring listing agents from offering buyer agents compensation is 'largely symbolic,' USC professor Jordan Barry said Friday at a University of Minnesota conference
Inman caught up with RE/MAX LLC President Amy Lessinger to discuss her first few months on the job and her vision for the road ahead
Agent headcount — once a ubiquitous barometer of brokerage success — has faded, interviews and new Inman Intel Index results reveal. Instead, focus has shifted to 'the better and best agents'
Opinion
Want to increase your impact and improve your business? New Inman contributor Amy Hullet says the key is taking a genuine interest in people and getting out there to meet them where they are
As mortgage heads from UWM and Rocket fight it out in the press, it seems like both agents and consumers are just wondering how they're going to pay the bills
In a break with the past, most new franchisees signing up for Motto's 'mortgage brokerage-in-a-box' solution are real estate brokerages and teams that aren't affiliated with RE/MAX
A panel of judges considering whether to consolidate real estate commission lawsuits into one cited the recent NAR settlement as a reason to deny the request
Real estate professionals have been seeking answers since Wednesday, when many lost access to their personal websites, lead services and other tools provided by BoomTown, agents told Inman
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