NAR rolls out 5th 'That's Who We R' ad campaign after fee hike
The campaign's core message this year is 'here for it all' with the aim of showing how the nation's more than 1.5 M Realtors work to make the dream of property ownership a reality
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 24
National Association of Realtors' Canadian twin is betting big on tech
The Canadian Real Estate Association, which owns and controls Canada's most popular listing site, is spinning it off into a tech startup. Ex-CREA Chair Cliff Stevenson shared what's in store
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 15
TriangleMLS, WellcomeMat: Video is the new photo in real estate
The largest multiple listing services in one of the nation’s most sought-after home markets is now helping its members market themselves through video
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 10
Courses designed to 'raise the bar' don't go far enough
Opinion
It is the little things that happen every day that cause distrust and the accusation that Realtors are not professional enough. Here's how to make things better
by Teresa Boardman Feb 10
Nation's largest MLS will use AI to catch listing compliance issues
California Regional MLS teams up with investee Styldod to improve handling of listing photos and rule violations and to someday provide revenue back to agents and the MLS for their data
Is your trash talk violating the Code of Ethics?
Opinion
Whether you’re talking about the competition or complaining about your broker, Article 15 precludes you from going too far. Watch your words to avoid violating the Code of Ethics
by Troy Palmquist Feb 8
New MLS-owned showing tool launches in second market
UtahRealEstate.com, which partially owns Aligned Showings, says its integration offers agents listing-by-listing showing options
NAR-DOJ ruling divides agents over commission, pocket listing rules
Agents and brokers who spoke to Inman following the ruling in favor of NAR disagreed on who is 'overreaching' in the case and on whether changes to the controversial rules are necessary
Federal court rules in favor of NAR in longtime DOJ probe
District court judge sets aside US Department of Justice 2021 demand for information from the National Association of Realtors on buyer broker commission and pocket listing rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26
Data and multiple listing services: A love story?
Speakers at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday urged MLSs to adopt new datasets and make sure to share them in ways that are useful to agents and consumers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 25
Bright, CRMLS, REcolorado unify to launch consumer search site
Nestfully will offer seamless desktop, mobile and native iOS and Android app experiences and provide the latest listing and just-sold information, according to company
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 24
Facade Flags Justice Department Building Washington DC
Top Agent Network's appeal alleges the Clear Cooperation Policy's goal is to safeguard NAR's business model, which relies on dues revenue from nearly 1.6 million agents and brokers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Number of Realtors hits new record high for 4th-straight year
National Association of Realtors' membership edged ever closer to 1.6M in 2022 but the trade group expects a drop this year, according to data provided to Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 13
Inman unveils inaugural 2023 Power Players awards
With its inaugural Power Players list, Inman recognized more than 120 industry leaders for their influence and ingenuity as it kicks off a year of expanded awards
by Inman Jan 12
US Supreme Court denies NAR petition in pocket listing case
The nation's highest court will not be weighing in on whether the real estate trade group's Clear Cooperation Policy violates antitrust laws. The case proceeds in a lower court
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
Cordless Media ads on MLSs will provide real-time mortgage rates
Ad marketplace is first to implement Optimal Blue's new lead-quoting application programming interface, allowing ads to display rates from multiple lenders
by Matt Carter Jan 10