Opinion
As she reflects on the historic decision and the current state of the industry, broker Cara Ameer offers thoughts on how far we've come and where we still need to go
by Cara Ameer Oct 31
Opinion
Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman
by Melanie Barker Oct 29
Opinion
Former Phoenix Realtors President Butch Leiber writes that industry policy must be grounded in promoting and protecting the best interests of clients — not the interests of individual brokerages
by Butch Leiber Oct 16
Opinion
In an analysis of more than 20 forms from various states, coach Darryl Davis identified a disturbing pattern: identical clauses between competing entities that suggest a dangerous level of collusion
by Darryl Davis Oct 15
Opinion
The legal scrutiny over antitrust practices has heightened, with a particular focus on policies that may stifle competition and hinder consumer choice, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Oct 15
Opinion
The repeal of Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja writes, could cause incalculable financial damage to the industry and erode the public’s trust in real estate professionals
by Leo Pareja Oct 14
Opinion
Anywhere Brands President and CEO Sue Yannaccone offers a measured, thoughtful assessment of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate
by Sue Yannaccone Oct 11
Opinion
Industry analyst Mike DelPrete writes that manipulating the display of data has the potential to mislead individual retail investors, eroding long-term trust
by Mike DelPrete Oct 11
Opinion
Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan takes issue with assertions made by Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in his Oct. 8 op-ed for Inman on the role of MLSs in promoting Clear Cooperation
by Brian Donnellan Oct 10
Opinion
According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, big brokerages have a vested interest in getting rid of Clear Cooperation, even at the expense of agents and consumers
by Glenn Kelman Oct 8
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
Opinion
While it has its critics, according to former Realtor Oscar Mazaba, thoughtful modifications could ensure that the policy works as it's intended to while preserving client choice
by Oscar Mazaba Oct 7
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields
by Summer Goralik Oct 1
Opinion
Too often, women turn on each other instead of lifting each other up, Rachael Hite writes. Let's stop looking for ways to criticize our fellow agents for how they look or what they wear
by Rachael Hite Sep 30
Opinion
Most homebuyers will continue to use an agent and most homesellers will continue to cover buyer agent commissions, writes broker-owner Eric Bramlett of Austin-based Bramlett Residential
by Eric Bramlett Sep 24
Opinion
In challenging the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients
by Robert Reffkin Sep 20