Ed Zorn and Phillip Cantrell to agents: Stop sharing commissions
Agents and brokers need to step up by embracing transparency and allowing consumers to negotiate commissions, the duo said during an Inman on Tour panel in Nashville Tuesday morning
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
More sellers are taking a hard-line approach with commissions: Intel
February Intel Index data suggests that agents are beginning to track patterns in what's happening to their commission rates, and are less uncertain about how it's impacting business
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
5 reasons homebuyers need their own agent now more than ever
It's tough out there for buyers, and their agents, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to assist buyers throughout their purchase process and beyond to set them up for success
by Bernice Ross Feb 12
Agent anxiety over commissions falls as negotiations continue: Intel
Despite modest commission compression following the NAR settlement, agents are approaching conversations around compensation with less fear, according to the latest Intel Index survey data
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Commissions have fallen for homes above $500K, Redfin says
Overall buyer’s agent commissions average 2.37%, essentially unchanged since August. Commissions rose for homes below $500K, according to the new report
by Taylor Anderson Feb 4
Leaders foresee opportunity in wake of antitrust commission suits
Leaders at last week's Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year's tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate's new normal
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger announces resignation
Lessinger's departure comes less than a year after she assumed the role of president. It also comes after RE/MAX has struggled with financial results in recent quarters
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 8
Commissions held steady in 60 days after Aug. 17 deadline: Study
Commissions haven't changed much since the NAR settlement terms went into effect, but early signs show where things may be heading, dueling surveys by AccountTECH and Inman Intel show
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
Commissions held steady after Aug. 17, Redfin study shows
Commissions have been slowly declining over the past decade, but since the NAR settlement terms went into effect this summer, buyer's agent commissions have seen little impact
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Illinois homebuyers file new class-action commission suit
The suit names Equity Realtors, HomeSmart International and Fathom Realty as defendants. It also describes NAR as a co-conspirator, but doesn't name the organization as a defendant
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
You've got mail: NAR settlement class notices head to consumers
Consumers will learn of the commission settlement via a website, emails and postcards. Claims from homesellers hoping to claim some of the settlement money are due by next May
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
North Texas brokerage United adds third merger in a year
REAL Dallas Properties & Management brings its 70-agent team to United in a move that both parties say benefits consumers and agents
by Taylor Anderson Jul 30
5 coaches on how to show your value to get the commission
There are several ways in which agents can prove just how much they're worth. Read on for examples from 5 different coaches
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
Brad Inman: Real estate is tough in 2024. Focus on the upside instead
Inman founder Brad Inman kicked off the inaugural Inman Connect Miami on Tuesday with a heartfelt keynote on friendship, community and optimism amid real estate industry challenges
by Marian McPherson May 21
Hot themes for Vegas: Buyer representation and commissions
Don't-miss sessions at Inman Connect Las Vegas this summer include those built around value propositions, commission negotiations and the evolution of buyer agency
by Alex Sacay May 21