NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul
The cuts are all part of what NAR called a 'months-long strategy' to 'streamline' and 'reposition' around its new leadership team, as well as 'reallocate' the association's budget dollars
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: 'DOJ is simply wrong'
Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75% of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 27
Have you tried turning it on? The top tech snags vexing agents today
As Florida Realtors' Tech Helpline expands service to 28K members across 6 organizations, Inman dug into the top technology snags agents have inquired about. Hardware tops the list
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
NAR's CCP compromise is a win-win for consumers: Freedman
Opinion
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes that a consumer-forward model that favors transparency is a win for the fair market
by Bess Freedman Mar 26
Brokerages, portals react to NAR's decision to save Clear Cooperation
Executives mostly applauded NAR's decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn't satisfy everyone
Understanding Clear Cooperation's delayed marketing exempt listings
Navigating the National Association of Realtors' amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don't want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis' lead
by Darryl Davis Mar 26
Here are your thoughts on NAR's new CCP ruling: Pulse
Last week, the National Association of Realtors weighed in with a tweak to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Here's what you had to say about it
by Inman Mar 26
Commissions in dollars, not percentages, help consumers
The Consumer Policy Center argues that percentage-based commissions give buyers' agents a 'backward incentive' and that consumers now have a chance to save money
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Compass, Windermere duke it out on Instagram over CCP
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also criticized Northwest MLS, describing its rules as uniquely restrictive. But Windermere fired back at what it criticized as 'hoarding inventory'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
NAR opts to keep Clear Cooperation but adds a new option
After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within 1 day of marketing while adding new 'delayed marketing exempt listings'
by Taylor Anderson Mar 25
New Alabama law allows buyers to tour homes without contract
Alabama Association of Realtors CEO Jeremy Walker said the association was in favor of buyer-broker agreements in general, but felt requiring one for a home tour put buyers under duress
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 24
Mega MLSs are attempting to sell Remine — either whole or in parts
The joint venture formed by Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS has hired a firm to liquidate Remine's assets, a review of legal filings show
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 24
Highlights from NAR's 2025 race and homebuying snapshot
For fair housing trainer and advocate Dr. Lee Davenport, self-motivation, transparency and accountability matter more than prioritizing enforcement to optimize fair housing outcomes
by Lee Davenport Mar 24
Repealing CCP restores choice, trust, common sense: Darryl Davis
Opinion
When it comes to the Clear Cooperation Policy, the risks aren't worth the rewards and the potential for further litigation, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Mar 21
DOJ signals Clear Cooperation alone may not be anticompetitive
A Department of Justice footnote filed on Monday in the Nosalek commission lawsuit suggests some industry leaders may have misinterpreted earlier DOJ messaging
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
New survey shows how far NAR must go to repair its image
The 1.5M member trade group has a net favorability rating of –42.6% by all adults, according to a new survey conducted by ResiClub. Agents and brokers had a slightly rosier view
by Taylor Anderson Mar 19