Buyer-broker agreement may limit how brokers compete, DOJ warns
Ahead of a final Nov. 26 approval hearing on NAR's proposed class-action settlement, DOJ lawyers narrowed in on a provision requiring written agreements between buyers and agents before tours
by Taylor Anderson Nov 25
The Agency launches EastWest Abstract with Langdon Title
The newly launched affiliated title agency will streamline closings and increase efficiency for The Agency's New York-based clients and agents, the brokerage told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 25
The big players sneakily winning the sluggish 2024 housing market
This year has been tough on real estate. But investors think several major companies have done enough to boost their standing — and box out key competitors
by Daniel Houston Nov 25
How 'secret' home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download
Minnesota's AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty
by Christy Murdock Nov 23
NAR spending, eXp setback, Edina Realty settlement: Inman’s 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 22
What’s the rent? A whole month’s pay, 1 in 5 renters tell Redfin
Redfin report finds 22% of US renters say they pay their all of their monthly income to afford rent. They're borrowing money, getting a second job and pulling from retirement to cover the cost
by Taylor Anderson Nov 22
EXp is scooping up teams and top-tier agents: CMO Wendy Forsythe
EXp Realty's chief marketing officer also told Inman that the company's revenue share can be life changing for some agents, and expressed cautious optimism for the housing market in 2025
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 22
Keller Williams appoints new director of growth operations
Longtime team leader and MAPS coach Shanan Steere has been named Keller Williams' new director of growth operations and will steer market center leadership training among other tasks
by Marian McPherson Nov 21
Real Brokerage lands at No. 38 on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list
'We’re committed to leveraging artificial intelligence to elevate agent productivity and deliver a seamless, intuitive experience for both agents and their clients': Real CEO Tamir Poleg
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
Century 21 celebrates 'The Joy of Home' in Times Square campaign
Century 21 said 'The Joy of Home' campaign reflects the moments that make homeownership worth it, despite the challenges today's homebuyers face
by Marian McPherson Nov 21
Broker Spotlight: Mike James, Coldwell Banker Realty Hawaii
Learn how this Air Force veteran and former small business owner creates optimal outcomes for clients looking for their own little piece of paradise
by Christy Murdock Nov 21
Award per homeseller in Sitzer is about $913 and getting smaller
Over 491K homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700M raised by NAR, HomeServices and other settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
How to hit the reset button on your team culture: Part 1
Resetting and renewing your company's culture starts with understanding the current state of play so that you can implement targeted and effective improvements, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Nov 21
Here's how to answer today's most pressing buyer, seller questions
As 2024 draws to a close, Jimmy Burgess and Keeping Current Matters' David Childers look at some of the most common concerns clients are voicing right now
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 21
Keller Williams' KW Command targeted in phishing attack
The company said the attack was unsuccessful. In response to the incident, some Command features were temporarily restricted, and KW rolled out multi-factor authentication
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
Phoenix Realtors offer MLS Choice amid 3-way agreement pushback
The new membership option will give agents who aren't members of local, state or national Realtor associations access to state-compliant forms as alternative to NAR's '3-way agreement'
by Taylor Anderson Nov 20