Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence
Opinion
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need
by Holly Brink Jan 27
Mauricio Umansky's ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings
Umansky's PLS alleges NAR controls competition in the residential real estate industry by controlling a large network of MLSs in the country
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
It's time to reimagine off-market listings: Cara Ameer
A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Mar 19
American Real Estate Association floats Clear Cooperation solution
The trade group wants to replace the polarizing National Association of Realtors rule with what it's calling a 'Clear Collaboration Policy,' which it says would be more flexible than the status quo
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7
NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and 'simmering enemies'
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 26
NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy
The American Real Estate Association's call to end NAR's pocket rule has drawn nearly 3,000 signatures since Friday, when the petition was first uploaded to the Change.org platform
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 23
American Real Estate Association debuts membership program
The association aims to offer an alternative to NAR and is launching its membership program when there is a 'lot of dissatisfaction with the status quo,' according to one co-founder
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
27% of agents are now considering joining new trade group: Intel
Ahead of the National Association of Realtors' commission settlements Friday, some agents are reevaluating their memberships and considering the American Real Estate Association instead
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
WATCH: Mauricio Umansky talks American Real Estate Association
Mauricio Umansky talks about his new professional organization, American Real Estate Association or AREA, with Brad Inman at Inman Connect New York
by Jessi Healey Feb 10
KW settles, Team moves on, NAR video reappears: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 2
Recapping this year's ICNY and the people vs. tech dilemma
Opinion
ICNY 2024 was a comprehensive and robust gathering of real estate professionals, Bobbie Wasserman writes. It echoed the resilience and adaptability of the industry in a challenging time
by Bobbie Wasserman Feb 1
Does Umansky have what it takes to save real estate? The Download
At Inman Connect New York, The Agency founder unveiled his plan for a rival organization to take on NAR. Is there any chance it'll work?
by Christy Murdock Jan 27
VC firm Fifth Wall Ventures launches real estate tech accelerator
To enroll in the program, startups will hand over equity to Fifth Wall in exchange for between $250K to $500K
by Teke Wiggin Jul 12
AREA, founded by members of real estate dynasty, is latest real estate tech accelerator
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by Sheila Sundberg Jul 11