NAR Midyear heads to Washington DC at critical moment for housing
The National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings begins Saturday with free speech, agent pay and affordability on the agenda. Inman breaks down the panels bound to draw a crowd
by Jim Dalrymple II May 30
Top 24 real estate news stories of 2024 according to Inman readers
With all the commission lawsuits, settlements and rule changes, there was no shortage of news this year. Here is the top-read news of 2024
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 28
Start your engines for NAR's new rules of the road: The Download
This week we got our first glimpse into some of the practical, procedural changes that we'll see in the aftermath of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement
by Christy Murdock May 3
Redfin expands new compensation plan to 7 more markets
Redfin Next is available to agents in 7 major markets across the South, Midwest and East Coast. Redfin execs say it will help them navigate market 'ups and downs,' including NAR's settlement
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
It’s past time for proptechs to shift focus from agents to the consumer
Opinion
In the wake of potentially massive lawsuits and a maelstrom of mismanagement at the top of NAR, real estate's tech innovators have an opportunity to win back consumers on behalf of agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 3
And the biggest news of 2023 is … Inman’s top 10 stories of the year
Here are the top 10 most-read news stories from Inman staffers, ranked by readership
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 31
The biggest story of the year (according to you): The Download
The biggest story of the year was our liveblog coverage of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial. Get caught up with a special end-of-year edition of The Download
by Christy Murdock Dec 23
Here's how to put the commission lawsuits in the rearview mirror
Opinion
The most critical issue for those not currently involved in commission litigation is how to proceed in light of the preliminary approval of the Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements
by Bernice Ross Nov 28
Weathering the storm: A Q3 2023 earnings roundup
From brokerage companies to portals to lenders and investors, Airbnb to Zillow, we've got the news you can use about the dollars and cents that are driving the real estate economy right now
by Christy Murdock Nov 9
Why agent training's on trial in Sitzer | Burnett: The Download
This week: As Sitzer | Burnett begins, the way agents communicate on commission may be the first thing to change
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
Under their thumbs: The enigmatic homesellers behind Sitzer | Burnett
The plaintiffs in a class action antitrust suit challenging the industry’s commission structure took to the stand to make the case that the practice of homesellers paying buyer agents is 'unfair'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 19
Agent training, objection scripts on trial as Sitzer | Burnett ends Day 3
On Day 2 of witness testimony Wednesday, attorney Michael Ketchmark narrowed in on training materials and presentation slides he alleged violated antitrust policies held by the defendants
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 18
Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg among first to testify in Sitzer | Burnett
As the commission trial begins, the Kansas City courtroom saw opening arguments and testimony from industry leaders Keller, Goldberg and HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 17
Inman wins 4 National Association of Real Estate Editors awards
Inman journalists Marian McPherson, Jim Dalrymple and Andrea Brambila each took home NAREE awards for their coverage of the real estate industry in 2021
by Ben Verde Oct 14
DOJ, home prices and equality: Brad Inman talks real estate's future
Inman reporters Marian McPherson, Andrea Brambila and Jim Dalrymple discuss coverage of the biggest stories in real estate — and how those stories might chart the industry's path
by Daniel Houston Dec 14