An image of a man in a suit balancing over a bear trap to represent costly business traps real estate agents fall into.
Building a real estate business? Trainer Bernice Ross outlines a dozen costly business traps real estate agents fall into and how you can avoid their expensive mistakes
by Bernice Ross Nov 29
As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows
Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson
by Taylor Anderson Nov 27
RE/MAX scores recruiting victories in Arizona, Indiana
A team in Tuscon will now become a franchise known as RE/MAX Horizon, while an ERA franchise in Indiana is rebranding to RE/MAX First Integrity
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
NAR's commission settlement has been approved. But is it really over?
Opinion
Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions
by Tanya Monestier Nov 27
KW nabs high-performing Bay Area Compass team
The Shee Group has done $114.6M in volume so far this year. The team, led by Renna Shee, has affiliated with a KW market center in Cupertino, California
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
Texas broker latest to file suit over NAR's divisive 3-way agreement
Luz de Amor Eytalis took aim at rules that require ‘forced memberships’ in local, state and national Realtor associations in order to access her local multiple listing service
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26
NAR's settlement is up for final approval. Here's why that matters
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement became an inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in memory. A judge is expected to approve the deal Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
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