Under their thumbs: The enigmatic homesellers behind Sitzer | Burnett
The plaintiffs in a class action antitrust suit challenging the industry’s commission structure took to the stand to make the case that the practice of homesellers paying buyer agents is 'unfair'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 19
REBNY rule change will require sellers to pay buyer agents directly
As Sitzer | Burnett unfolds, the New York City trade association announced the upcoming rule change amid a nationwide reevaluation of buyer commission structures
by Taylor Anderson Oct 19
Staying top of mind: The power of persistence and skillful follow up
Watch this week's class with Talia McKinney from SERHANT. on the importance of persistence in the real estate industry, how it can improve your business and create lasting relationships
by Claire Buzzanca Oct 19
Diversity, equity and inclusion confusion: Equality isn't favoritism
Opinion
People often fear operating within equity and equality means selecting individuals solely based on that, broker Zak Shellhammer explains, but equity and equality are not about favoritism
by Zak Shellhammer Oct 19
10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn't)
Opinion
If the 80-20 principle is correct, it’s critical to make sure that you’re focused on what matters and delegate the rest. But agents have taken this too far, writes broker Nick Schlekeway
by Nick Schlekeway Oct 19
Agent training, objection scripts on trial as Sitzer | Burnett ends Day 3
On Day 2 of witness testimony Wednesday, attorney Michael Ketchmark narrowed in on training materials and presentation slides he alleged violated antitrust policies held by the defendants
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 18
Agents steer buyers to homes with better commissions, study claims
The study by a trio of researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of listings and found that those offering lower commissions to buyers' agents received less attention and took longer to sell
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change
The inaugural Triple-I survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Mauricio Umansky 'pasodobles' his way to victory on Week 4 of 'DWTS'
The Agency CEO was proclaimed 'matadorable' by 1 of the 'Dancing With the Stars' judges after showing off Mickey Mouse-style magical fingers while keeping a majestic frame to his routine
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
Chris LeBarton: How the Inman Intel Index changes the game
Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton has started tracking industry sentiment at a time of major change. He shared his insights from results of the Triple-I survey — and what comes next
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Keep 'em separated. Why personal beliefs and Code of Ethics don't mix
Opinion
Leigh Brown's application to run for NAR's upcoming  First VP position was rejected due to her social media activity. With eyes everywhere, this is a real lesson for all agents to learn from
by Rachael Hite Oct 18
Serving Gen Z and millennial homebuyers from click to close
For new Inman contributor Mariel Pamintuan-Esguerra, relating the needs of younger clients to features in the local market's housing stock helps improve buyer service
How much service are you getting from your software?
Tech CEO Sheila Reddy teaches you how to get the most out of your SaaS tech stack so that you can run your business more efficiently and effectively
by Sheila Reddy Oct 18
Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg among first to testify in Sitzer | Burnett
As the commission trial begins, the Kansas City courtroom saw opening arguments and testimony from industry leaders Keller, Goldberg and HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 17
'Longest open house ever' lasts 64 hours, raises $40K for Alzheimer's
Fargo-based agent Kyle Olson lost his father to Alzheimer's in 2018. Since then, Olson has raised more than $40K for the Alzheimer's Association through multiple record-breaking open houses
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
58 questions agents should be asking about commission lawsuits
Opinion
Broker Cara Ameer helps you think through the implications of the current bombshell commission lawsuits and what they may mean for your business
by Cara Ameer Oct 17