Howard Lorber still in stockholders' good graces after annual meeting
The CEO of Douglas Elliman was elected a director of the company alongside David K. Chene and Patrick J. Bartels, much to the dismay of some disgruntled stockholders
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Law firms seek $36.8M out of $110M settlement pool in Gibson
In a filing outlining costs and expenses, plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark estimates he has spent 7,000 hours on Gibson and other commission suits for work totaling $10.1M since 2019
by Taylor Anderson Aug 21
Consumer group behind Moehrl flags commission workarounds
Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the initiator behind the first bombshell antitrust lawsuit, sounds alarm against Realtor talking points that 'continue steering'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 21
Here's how you handled the first week post-settlement changes
We wanted to know what jitters, hiccups and horror stories you encountered (if any) as buyer agreements and MLS-based commission offers changed. Here's what you said
by Inman Aug 21
7 strategies for creating better opportunities in your business 
The difference between those who thrive and those who merely survive isn’t luck — it’s the choices they make, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Aug 21
The Agency's 'Buying Beverly Hills' fails to renew for third season
The Netflix show reportedly failed to renew because of factors surrounding the number of views versus the cost of production
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
Defiant Alexanders signal return to Official following cofounder exits
Tal and Oren Alexander are reportedly preparing a return to the public eye, now that Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel have left, despite ongoing lawsuits against the brothers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses
The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're 'working with.' But what exactly does that mean?
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 20
Change is here: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for August
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by Daniel Houston Aug 20
In lawns and on key chains, stealth commission offers raise red flags
Images that conceal commission offers, like a '3%' mowed into freshly cut grass, have become a phenomenon on message boards and online residential listings, according to an Inman analysis
by Taylor Anderson Aug 20
'Business as usual': Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out
New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos
Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers
Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to queries from '13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements' as we head into the post-settlement transition
by Summer Goralik Aug 20
In historic first, Nykia Wright named first female CEO of NAR
Wright has served as NAR’s interim CEO since November after she replaced Bob Goldberg. She was instantly thrust into leading an organization in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out
New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time
The Inman real estate commission FAQ: Hit the ground running in 2025
Now that we're in the thick of the 'New Normal,' it's time to answer the frequently asked questions agents and brokerages have about the newly implemented commission settlement rule changes
by Christy Murdock Aug 19
Watch out for these 3 pitfalls to avoid pricey fines in your future
Steep fines can stack up and swiftly put you in a sticky situation. What's worse is when it's your competition turning you in. Trainer Rachael Hite tells you how to stay on the right side of the rules
by Rachael Hite Aug 19