Consumer group: Stop trying to 'force' sellers to pay buyer brokers
Doug Miller and Wendy Gilch of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate revealed to Inman on Tuesday the origins of the Moehrl case and warned that agents will be 'under a microscope'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
Why real estate teams fail
Your team’s success is just a few strategic steps away, writes coach Verl Workman. Here's how to build a culture of productivity, engage in the right training and coaching, and watch your team soar
by Verl Workman Aug 22
How to create steadiness and consistency in business and life
It's all about shifting your mindset, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write. To create consistency, you need a plan for your business that defines who you are
6 secrets to fostering work-life balance with your real estate team
Encouraging a culture that values balance for agents is an important part of recruiting and retaining top-tier talent, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Aug 22
Law firms seek $36.8M out of $110M settlement pool in Gibson
In a filing outlining costs and expenses, plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark estimates he has spent 7,000 hours on Gibson and other commission suits for work totaling $10.1M since 2019
by Taylor Anderson Aug 21
Consumer group behind Moehrl flags commission workarounds
Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the initiator behind the first bombshell antitrust lawsuit, sounds alarm against Realtor talking points that 'continue steering'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 21
Here's how you handled the first week post-settlement changes
We wanted to know what jitters, hiccups and horror stories you encountered (if any) as buyer agreements and MLS-based commission offers changed. Here's what you said
by Inman Aug 21
7 strategies for creating better opportunities in your business 
The difference between those who thrive and those who merely survive isn’t luck — it’s the choices they make, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Aug 21
Soft skills? I don’t need no stinking soft skills ...
Aaron Hendon teaches you to create a positive impression and enhance your communication and leadership impact when you focus on soft skills
by Aaron Hendon Aug 21
Money grows where trust flows: How to choose the right advisors
Sisters Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius discuss the importance of building a trusted network of advisors to support both personal and business growth
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Aug 21
Defiant Alexanders signal return to Official following cofounder exits
Tal and Oren Alexander are reportedly preparing a return to the public eye, now that Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel have left, despite ongoing lawsuits against the brothers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses
The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're 'working with.' But what exactly does that mean?
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 20
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by Daniel Houston Aug 20
In lawns and on key chains, stealth commission offers raise red flags
Images that conceal commission offers, like a '3%' mowed into freshly cut grass, have become a phenomenon on message boards and online residential listings, according to an Inman analysis
by Taylor Anderson Aug 20
'Business as usual': Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out
New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos
Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers
Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to queries from '13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements' as we head into the post-settlement transition
by Summer Goralik Aug 20