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Every Friday, Inman Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounds up the most popular, most read, most critical stories of the week to give you a quick catchup on the big headlines you might have missed in the hustle and bustle of the workweek. Here’s this week’s Top 5 as chosen by our readers.
P.S. Don’t miss The Download, our weekly column that breaks down one of the week’s top stories and equips you with what you’ll need to meet next Monday head-on.
NAR considers Code of Ethics changes regarding speech
The changes would offer a specific definition of “harassment” and aim to reduce liability. The prospect of change comes as Texas lawmakers consider a bill that could conflict with current NAR rules.
Howard Hanna in open rebellion against Clear Cooperation Policy
CEO Hoby Hanna sent a letter to NAR and the more than 70 MLSs the major real estate brokerage belongs to informing them that it will no longer consider itself bound by the policy.
Marketing expert says, ‘AI won’t replace agents, but … ‘
Jimmy Burgess and marketing expert Jason Pantana share perspective on the power of artificial intelligence tools and their place in the modern agent’s toolbox.
How this ‘Truman Show’ moment may unravel NAR’s settlement
Tanya Monestier’s appeal to the commission settlement isn’t just a legal challenge, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. It’s a reality check the industry didn’t see coming.
How top agents stay top of mind (Hint: It’s not just great listings)
Troy Palmquist offers a solution for adding value and staying in front of your sphere by providing a referral directory for local service providers.
