Countdown as firms not covered by NAR settlement face tough choice
Brokerages and MLSs have until 11:59 pm CST Tuesday to opt in to deals resolving antitrust claims brought by sellers targeting commissions. Inman contacted 79 brokerages for their updates
by Taylor Anderson Jun 18
Mark your calendars: DOJ set to weigh in on multiple antitrust cases
The antitrust enforcer has until June 20 and 21 to give its take on three real estate-related cases and potentially influence upcoming commission changes
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 18
StackWrap promises to untangle your brokerage tech stack
The application 'addresses the critical need for a fully-integrated workspace that allows its users to bring all of their existing tech, tools and 3rd-party systems into one easy-to-use platform'
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 17
Report documents culture of harassment at Guaranteed Rate
A 'Chicago Tribune' investigation included accounts from former employees who described incidents of sexual harassment, misogyny and bullying
by Taylor Anderson Jun 17
Artificial intelligence is the all-in-1 tool real estate desperately needs
Opinion
Already touted by Zillow and others, the technology represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to reimagine itself at a time when solutions are desperately needed, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 17
Agents don't expect a higher split. Brokers feel pressed to provide one
Most real estate professionals expect commission splits at their brokerage to remain unchanged for a while longer. As for the rest, many have conflicting opinions on what kind of change is coming
by Daniel Houston Jun 17
8 strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate uncertain times
The only thing certain is change, especially for real estate professionals. Dr. Jeff Richmond shares what it takes to keep stillness and shift your mindset from fear to opportunity
by Jeff Richmond Jun 17
'Drive safe' and 5 other ways real estate dads say 'I love you'
From bad 'dad jokes' to checking our tire pressure, dads have many unique ways to show love. Trainer Rachael Hite writes that real estate dads have mastered the Acts of Service love language
by Rachael Hite Jun 15
All eyes on the DOJ as commission calendar rolls on: The Download
As key milestones approach, the DOJ's upcoming opinion on the commission lawsuit settlement is already drawing both attention and criticism
by Christy Murdock Jun 14
Commission questions still swirling: It's 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 Christy Murdock Jun 14
Find your space and plant a flag in the market you serve
Why make your brokerage decision based on their office location? Create your own office and establish yourself as a mainstay of the community
by Troy Palmquist Jun 14
4 fair housing essentials any real estate professional can champion
Fair housing goes beyond knowing the protected classes. Dr. Lee Davenport offers a primer on 4 levels of fairness involved in fair housing and how to communicate the facts to buyers and sellers
by Lee Davenport Jun 14
Coldwell Banker Warburg welcomes 2 'boomerang' agents
Broker Bill Kowalczuk and agent David Harris were not gone for long before realizing they missed Coldwell Banker Warburg's robust support systems. Agent Guy Hobson has also joined the firm
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 13
Corcoran rolls out new AI software to help agents market listings
The new platform, Corcoran Copilot, is integrated with Corcoran's listing databases and will help agents with developing listing descriptions and hashtags to start
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 13
The key to fixing the world's home affordability mess is in front of us
Opinion
The one-two punch of government action and private sector innovation is the right formula for fixing the affordable housing mess, which has grown into a global epidemic, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 13