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?
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
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
Continue to raise the bar on client service, writes Huntington & Ellis CEO Craig Tann, and show clients why having a buyer’s agent isn't just a good idea — it's a necessity
How low do rates need to go to reinvigorate the housing market? Buyer and seller responses vary in the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey, suggesting its contours are still being shaped
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The best real estate agents will thrive, the profession will be elevated, rot will be removed and the brands that are built on trust and integrity will rise to the top, Inman founder Brad Inman writes
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled potential Harris-Walz housing policy at a campaign stop Friday with a focus on reining in institutional investors and rental management platforms
A record 8.5% of all US homes are worth $1M or more, up from 7.6% last year and 4% before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states
Luxury auction expert Chad Roffers shares why luxury branded residences are becoming the latest way for high-end brands to bring their touch to every aspect of the luxe life
Mastering a niche makes you more valuable in the eyes of consumers, senior real estate expert Nikki Buckelew writes, and it makes selling real estate a far more interesting and enjoyable career
Renovations don't just apply to your home, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate president writes. They can also apply to your professional and personal endeavors
The latest adjustment marks the lowest a typical payment has been in 6 months — and, with a mere 1% month-over-month increase, the smallest uptick in 5 years, according to a Redfin analysis
Even if the settlement brings down commissions overall, buyers grow warier the more they learn about what the policy means for them, according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer poll
The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, here's the breakdown of who's up and who's down
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Industry veteran Alex Perriello says that to fix the affordability problem in America, agents need to get involved, and smart tax incentives need to be offered
Investors see a September rate cut as a given, but the latest inflation data suggests recession fears are overblown and that the Fed will start out with a modest, 25-basis point reduction