T3 Sixty nixes this year's Mega 1000 list in wake of NAR settlement
The move comes 2 weeks after the National Association of Realtors signaled a $418M settlement of commission lawsuits. T3 Sixty said it will bring the ranking back when litigation is resolved
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 29
Lawsuits, Compass, commission: Inman's Top 5 stories this week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 29
Association of more than 200 MLSs blasts DOJ 'flaws' in Nosalek case
The Council of Multiple Listing Services, a trade group of about 225 MLSs, united with Northwest MLS on Wednesday to pen amicus briefs exposing alleged flaws in the DOJ's statement of interest
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 29
Will uncertainty drive agents out? Maybe — but don’t let it be you
Opinion
After the National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement, Coldwell Banker Realty president and CEO Kamini Lane offers 3 tips for agents amid commission compression chaos
by Kamini Lane Mar 29
Better hiring real estate agents to originate mortgages in 26 states
As Better reports $543M 2023 net loss, CEO Vishal Garg says the company has made fundamental changes to its business model that will help it pivot to serving homebuyers
by Matt Carter Mar 28
RE/MAX President: 'It's time to take back our No. 1 market share'
In her first keynote as RE/MAX president, Amy Lessinger addressed market headwinds, buyer-broker commissions, homebuyer agreements and plans to revive the franchisor's US operations
by Marian McPherson Mar 28
Pennsylvania's No. 1 team leaves eXp Realty for Real Brokerage
The Jon Campbell Team, previously the Don Wenner Team, closed 2,250 home sales across $585M in sales volume in 2023. Technology and culture helped draw the team to Real
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
Moehrl trial shifts to early 2025 as HomeServices keeps skin in game
The plaintiffs and defendants in the antitrust commission case indicated they would be available for a 3- to 4-week trial beginning Jan. 21, 2025, according to court filings earlier this week
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 28
'Apologize' and 17 other common-sense ways to begin reforming NAR
Even before the courts resolve how agents are compensated, the National Association of Realtors has an opportunity to set a course for victory ahead of further disruption, Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Mar 28
Value over discount: 8 tips for navigating post-NAR settlement
Opinion
Explore how to transcend discounting and enhance value in response to the NAR settlement with strategic consultant Chris Pollinger
by Chris Pollinger Mar 27
NAR's settlement could impact women more than men. Here's why
Opinion
Women in real estate are already earning about 60% less than men. Rachael Hite looks at the latest wage gap data and explores how commission compression could widen that gap
by Rachael Hite Mar 27
Do brokerages have right model for this business climate? Intel asked
Most real estate professionals are quite bullish on their own brokerage's business model. But more are beginning to question it, according to a review of the latest Inman Intel Index results
by Daniel Houston Mar 27
5 things every broker should be doing after NAR's settlement
Brokers need to lead by example, new Inman contributor Valeria Grunbaum writes. Walk the talk, and don't buy into the fear and uncertainty of these post-settlement times
by Valeria Grunbaum Mar 27
Here's how client conversations about commission have changed
We asked how your conversations about commissions with clients shifted in the wake of commission lawsuits and settlements. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Mar 27
7 crisis management tips for handling commission uncertainty
The critical difference between survival and downfall during turbulent times, including the commission lawsuits, is effective crisis management, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Isreal writes
Pacaso is now offering shares in homes for as little as $130K
The new price point marks a strategy shift for the company, which buys homes in vacation markets, converts them into LLCs and sells shares to up to eight buyers
by Taylor Anderson Mar 26