ICNY 2024: Live updates from Inman Connect New York
Inman Connect New York is underway this week in midtown Manhattan. We'll share the hot gossip from the floor. Check back early and often for news, views, announcements, schedules and more
by Inman Jan 23
Double trouble: 2nd commission suit this week hits Cali Realtors
The new lawsuit — the 2nd filed in California this week — takes aim at rules enacted and enforced by MetroList and complied with by some of the nation's biggest real estate firms
by Taylor Anderson Jan 19
Illinois' 3rd commission suit names @properties, champions buyers
A Chicago homeowner is the latest to allege NAR policies amounted to a conspiracy to keep commissions high for buyers, resulting in overpayment on the home purchase
by Taylor Anderson Jan 12
24 how-tos to help you start 2024 off with a bang
To formulate this list of how-tos to start the year off right, Inman's Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounded up the top advice and most-read contributors of 2023.
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 3
Robert Reffkin relinquishes stock unit awards for $7M cash bonus
An SEC filing showed the Compass CEO is letting go of $25M in performance-based restricted stock unit awards in exchange for something a bit more tangible. His salary will become $900K
What the biggest names in real estate really thought of 2023
As real estate dives into the new year, 14 of the industry's top leaders looked back on mortgage rates, slow sales, antitrust suits, NAR drama and other headline-making stories from 2023
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
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
From Sitzer to Moehrl, 2023 was the year of commission confusion
Sitzer | Burnett and its verdict cast a long shadow that will extend into 2024 and potentially shake up the real estate industry. But it wasn't the only lawsuit with commissions in the crosshairs
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
NAR, franchisors ask for summary judgment in Moehrl suit
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America have all asked a federal judge in Illinois to rule in their favor before the Moehrl case goes to trial
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Flyhomes announces 3rd round of layoffs since 2022
The Seattle-based brokerage and mortgage lender announced another round of layoffs on Friday. Flyhomes had layoffs in July and November 2022, with one round impacting 20% of its workforce
by Marian McPherson Dec 19
DOJ objects to 2nd settlement bid in MLS PIN commission case
The antitrust enforcer says it 'continues to have concerns' about a proposed deal between homesellers and broker-owned multiple listing service MLS PIN
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 19
RealScout and Cloze connect for highly anticipated integration
The 2 popular proptechs are known for assisting industry professionals with lead conversion and supporting long-term client interaction
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5
Facade Flags Justice Department Building Washington DC
A 3-judge panel for the Washington DC circuit seemed inclined to let the agency resume its probe into the National Association of Realtors' cooperative compensation and pocket listing rules
Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise ditches NAR
The company is the latest of several to step away from the National Association of Realtors, which has suffered both a scandal and legal defeats in recent months
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 1
NAR argues against setting trial date in Moehrl commission suit
The trade group's attorney says NAR is 'still analyzing' the consequences of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Judge Andrea R. Wood says Moehrl is a 'different case' that will likely go to trial in Q4 2024
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 29