Realtors reject proposal to require disclosure of more referral fees
The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round
by Taylor Anderson Nov 17
41 years, 8 lessons, 1 truth about real estate that never changes
If you want to build a life and career worth smiling about, coach Darryl Davis writes, don’t just chase the newest app or lead system. Go back to the fundamentals
by Darryl Davis Nov 17
NAR no longer requires membership for MLS
NAR said access to the MLS will be a 'matter of local discretion.' The change is part of NAR's ongoing effort to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them
by Taylor Anderson Nov 17
never recommend a 50-year mortgage
Opinion
A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments
by Bernice Ross Nov 17
Inside Nykia Wright’s master plan to fix NAR and rebuild trust
National Association of Realtors CEO Nykia Wright provides a candid look at the organizational turnaround she's led since becoming full-time CEO, including her newly approved strategic plan
6-7 trend in real estate illustrated through viral meme imagery
A joke with no definition still managed to dominate feeds, proving how fast attention moves and why it matters
by Jessi Healey Nov 17
baby boomers moving surprises
Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients
by Bernice Ross Nov 17
50-year mortgages
This week on The Download, Inman contributors and staffers weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal
by Christy Murdock Nov 17
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
NAR’s new plan for the future revolves around building trust through transparency, modernizing tools and data, and strengthening ethical standards
by Taylor Anderson Nov 16
direct-mail marketing campaigns
Jimmy Mackin and Jimmy Burgess share simple tips for direct mail marketing campaigns: Send a letter, start a conversation, win the listing
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 16
NAR economist predicts post-shutdown real estate 'boom'
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said Friday there could be a brief bump in home sales after the government shutdown. Here are the other market forces he's watching
by Taylor Anderson Nov 14
RateMyAgent and Curated Social merge to form Renowned platform
The combined platform will channel verified reviews, past agent performance and hyperlocal market insights into content that will help agents build their digital reputation
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
'He didn't even say he was sorry': Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme
Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to 7 years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the US, leading the FBI to issue warnings
by Marian McPherson Nov 14
Crack the code on social media: Now Streaming
Find out how to leverage your social media audience while maintaining your authenticity and putting your best face forward
by Inman Nov 14
NAR scores a victory in buyer commission lawsuit
An order from Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the Batton homebuyer case struck down a proposed class of plaintiffs that included substantial overlap with the class in the now-settled Burnett case
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
FICO scores, magic phrases, earnings digs: Inman Top 5
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 Nov 14