A 2nd major MLS says it will shut off Zillow’s listing feed
The threat comes a week after the MLS in Chicago shut off Zillow's listing feed
by Taylor Anderson May 27
After failed NAR vote, brokerages beef up referral disclosures
After the National Association of Realtors failed to pass a broad referral disclosure requirement, some major real estate players are embracing transparency on their own
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26
From near collapse to $5B in sales: The big switch this broker made
Phillip Cantrell gets candid about his growth journey, from losing half his agents to building a brokerage of 2,000 agents in multiple states, with nearly $5B in annual sales
by James Dwiggins Nov 26
Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?
Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
Why minor course corrections can make a major difference in your real estate business
Phillip Cantrell, CEO of Benchmark Realty, writes that incremental improvements are vital for long-term success. This article is based on an excerpt from his book 'Failing My Way to Success'
by Phillip Cantrell Aug 19
The CEO playbook for agents: How to scale with compassion
Want to build a business you can feel good about? Phillip Cantrell, CEO of Benchmark Realty, offers 4 cornerstones to form your foundation from his book 'Failing My Way to Success'
by Phillip Cantrell Aug 5
Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages
Many brokerages have used joint ventures to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention
by Phillip Cantrell Jul 3
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
Commission plaintiffs sue Sibcy Cline — and settle for nearly $1M
The independent, Ohio-based real estate brokerage will pay $895K to settle a lawsuit known as Keel for its lead plaintiff, bringing the total settlement fund for plaintiffs in the case to $11.5M
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
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
Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due
As NAR's spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
United Real Estate expands reach with new Jacksonville acquisition
The deal brings 400 new agents into the network and will see the Jacksonville, Florida, brokerage operate under the new name United Real Estate Gallery and retain all current leadership
by Ben Verde Oct 4
Tennessee mansion comes with a hidden 'Game of Thrones' theater
'Top notch sound-proofing, theater system and Game of Thrones design will make you feel like you just stepped into Universal Studios,' reads the listing description
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Both firms operate under 100% commission, fee-based business models, which, along with a focus on technology, United expects will result in '$1 billion in transactional efficiencies'
'Beats a poke in the eye': MLS pays brokers $300K for closed listings
Keller Williams, Benchmark Realty, Parks Realty and Village Real Estate have earned the largest slice of Realtracs Rewards, which are designed to increase participation in the MLS
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 21