Isaac Lustgarten leaves Official for The Corcoran Group
Luxury broker is the latest to leave embattled Official in the wake of multiple lawsuits alleging the Alexanders committed sexual assault. Lustgarten has closed more than $250M in career sales
A fixture of Texas Realtor groups narrows in on ethics in real estate
Broker Romeo Manzanilla spoke to Inman ahead of his appearance at Connect Austin on Oct. 9 about raising professionalism in the real estate industry in the wake of NAR settlement changes
Reffkin: Restrictive NAR and MLS rules eliminate seller choice
Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin writes that Clear Cooperation undermines seller choice, putting them at risk of the consequences of a mass exposure of property details
by Robert Reffkin Oct 8
How to choose the right broker for you: Facts for every new agent
Ready to begin your career? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that your choice of brokerage is an important one, so here's how to make the right decision
by Bernice Ross Oct 8
Will agents actually call you back?
Opinion
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don't let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way
by Summer Goralik Oct 8
Seven homesellers object to deals reached in Gibson commission suit
Sellers in the Gibson class-action suit filed objections Thursday to the dollar value of the proposed settlements, which include deals with Compass, Redfin and The Real Brokerage, among others
EXp agrees to pay $34M to settle antitrust commission lawsuits
The brokerage was the third-largest by sales volume in 2022 and one of a relative few holdouts who had yet to settle lawsuits targeting the old status quo for real estate commissions
by Taylor Anderson Oct 7
Agents see glimmer of hope in hard times: Client Pipeline Tracker
September's Fed decision may have sparked something agents haven't felt in months: a feeling that the tide may soon turn for buyer pipelines, according to the latest Inman Intel Index survey
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
Elliman's Stephen Kotler says the election is only a 'little ripple'
The brokerage exec shared details about his day-to-day at Elliman, thoughts on current industry challenges and how, despite popular opinion, an election year has little impact on the market
Is NAR really ready to rethink its legal strategy? The Download
As the trade group's chief legal officer exits, the National Association of Realtors prepares to evaluate its legal exposure and develop a litigation strategy. Is it too little too late?
by Christy Murdock Oct 5
Ginger Wilcox on channeling an Olympic mindset 
You can't be both a victim and a victor. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox writes that mindset makes all the difference in your outcomes
by Ginger Wilcox Oct 5
Minnesota latest to sue MV Realty over 'immoral and illegal' contracts
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the suit last week, saying the Florida-based brokerage violated consumer protection laws by selling 'contracts with oppressive terms'
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 4
Family-owned Louisiana brokerage joins Better Homes and Gardens
Real estate duo James and Justin Rhodes have taken their brokerage, Rhodes Realty, to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Rhodes has 50 affiliates across 7 offices in Louisiana
by Marian McPherson Oct 4
Commission chaos headed for Canada as watchdog probes rules
The inquiry is reminiscent of investigations and lawsuits that have engulfed the industry’s biggest players in the US in recent years
by Taylor Anderson Oct 4
Cutting ties, court docs, Clear Cooperation: 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 Oct 4
Ready to invest internationally? Consider Panama real estate
The Agency Panama's Victoria Levitam offers insight into the investment potential of Panama, a hidden gem offering exceptional opportunity and quality of life