Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales sees a silver lining in portal wars
Ahead of his second Inman Connect New York appearance this January, Eales dished on Clear Cooperation, housing affordability and the bright side of Realtor.com's ongoing feud with CoStar
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
Buyer-broker commissions remain mostly steady since Aug. 17: Survey
Business has largely continued as usual with 63% of agents reporting that sellers are 'frequently' covering buyer-broker commissions, according to a new Real Brokerage survey of 300 agents
by Marian McPherson Sep 26
In lawns and on key chains, stealth commission offers raise red flags
Images that conceal commission offers, like a '3%' mowed into freshly cut grass, have become a phenomenon on message boards and online residential listings, according to an Inman analysis
by Taylor Anderson Aug 20
Gary Keller's advice for navigating recession, commission confusion
At Keller Williams' annual Mega Agent Camp, franchise founder Gary Keller and several leaders shared how agents can navigate recession fears and commission confusion with clarity
by Marian McPherson Aug 13
Average buyer's agent commission has fallen since NAR settlement
Redfin's latest report revealed the average buyer's agent's commission percentage has declined in 47 of the 50 largest markets since NAR's March settlement
by Marian McPherson Aug 2
How commission changes could lead to transactional transparency
This journey is not without its challenges, broker Bob Mathew writes, but the rewards — enhanced transparency, consumer trust and a more competitive marketplace — are worth the effort
by Bob Mathew May 18
Growth in residential, rental and mortgage segments lift Zillow in Q1
Zillow tallied growing revenue while stabilizing losses in the first quarter of the year as the reigning search portal narrowed in on its post-commission settlement strategy on Wednesday
by Marian McPherson May 1
California Association of Realtors CEO resigns after 2 years
The California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has resigned, effectively immediately. Sebree left the Association 'to pursue other opportunities'
by Marian McPherson Apr 24
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
Redfin in crosshairs as new lawsuit targets buyer-broker commissions
California resident Andrea Freedlund is suing on behalf of homesellers who paid a buyer agent in the 4 years before Redfin announced it was leaving NAR, according to a suit filed in federal court
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
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
NAR President: Commission changes will 'marginalize' buyers
NAR President Tracy Kasper appeared on CNBC's 'The Exchange' Thursday to discuss mortgage rates, affordability and the potential harm of changes to the current commission structure
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
Georgia homesellers file yet another antitrust commission suit
The Georgia suit accuses NAR and major real estate companies of conspiring to keep commissions high. It's also the latest in a string of new cases following the Sitzer | Burnett verdict
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 28
New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams
A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
NAR President addresses Realtors for first time since Sitzer verdict
In a 5-minute video posted online Wednesday, NAR President Tracy Kasper urged Realtors to be transparent about commission negotiations as NAR gears up for a long legal battle ahead
by Marian McPherson Nov 8