Why REX pays buyer agents and uses MLSs — sometimes
REX's general counsel Michael Toth says the discount brokerage pays buyer agents in at least 40% of its list-side transactions
Agents should probably learn to play nice with institutional investors
Institutional investors are a growing presence in the US real estate market. The savvy agent should learn how to adapt to their ways — even if it feels a little bit unnatural
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 27
Tread carefully: 10 legal, ethical and financial situations agents face
Here are 10 hypothetical situations to help illustrate how you can avoid some very real legal and ethical problems
Protect yourself: 16 situations that get real estate agents in trouble
Even earnest agents make false steps that end up in an ethics violation, a lawsuit or revocation of a license. Check out Inman's handy charts to learn the consequences of 16 situations
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 26
8 ways real estate agents can combat commission compression
Keller Williams trainer Dana Cadena and Compass Texas sales manager Bryan Pacholski share how agents can garner the commissions they deserve
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Recordings of Houston agents by rival brokerage reveal commission steering
REX CEO Jack Ryan said he believed the recordings contributed to getting the US Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors off the ground
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
MLS, brokerage giants hit with commission price-fixing lawsuit
Homesellers accuse Massachusetts-based MLS PIN, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America of conspiracy to stifle competition and inflate commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 22
How to restructure commissions as you grow
For a leader starting a brokerage or a team, there are hundreds of ways to structure agent commissions. Here's how one broker-owner approached the task and what he learned along the way
by Ryan Rodenbeck Jul 27
Millennials are confused about real estate
Although millennials will likely make up the largest percentage of homebuyers this year, the generation appears to be woefully under-informed about the real estate industry, according to a recent survey by flat-fee brokerage Homie
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Homesnap launches future commission-based payment service
The new payment system, created in conjunction with eCommission, will allow agents to pay for Homesnap products using future commissions in lieu of cash or credit
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 22
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac subpoenaed in commission lawsuit
Plaintiffs ask for every detail of agent and broker compensation in real estate transactions nationwide for the last 13 years
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
Corcoran employee's email hacked, internal data shared companywide
A Corcoran spokesperson tells Inman '3 emails containing inaccurate and misleading Corcoran information were distributed within Corcoran'
by Patrick Kearns Sep 16
What type of commission structure is best for your team?
Opinion
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to team compensation. Here are the pros and cons of the most common structures
by Missy Yost Sep 10
One fighter jet flying at an angle to others in the team
NAR lost its bid to consolidate the commission lawsuits, likely making the trade group's legal fight more costly
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 21
A man examining a contract closely
The Rosen Law Firm, which a month ago threatened a class action lawsuit, pulled the trigger Thursday, filing a federal suit in the US District Court of New Jersey
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 12