Are you willing to push back against industry consensus and the doubts of others?
Compass rocked the industry when it teamed up with Redfin. But agents aren't panicking
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Referral fees are just the starting point for a larger conversation real estate professionals need to have about transparency, Cara Ameer writes
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The Consumer Policy Center still thinks commissions are too high. Cara Ameer writes that buyers and their agents should be allowed to determine the value of competent representation
We've rounded up all five days of Cara Ameer's advice on working with high-end, high-profile, high-stakes clients from the worlds of sports and entertainment
In Part 5 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer provides insights for both renters and purchasers, plus strategies for ensuring you become the go-to for high-profile luxury clients
The Federal Reserve analysis found that rising home prices are likely why commission rates fell in the past 2 decades, but found no impact on rates after buyer contracts were required in 15 states
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Real estate brokers need flexible business options to meet people where they are and help them make the decisions that work for their unique circumstances, Cara Ameer writes
Commission lawsuit changes took effect 6 months ago, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, but uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, fueling industry confusion
Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman
The company is using its recently launched mobile application to deliver a digital form for executing agreements while in the field or upon initial agreement to show properties
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According to Cara Ameer, the National Association of Realtors owes its members an apology along with the option to opt out of membership
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Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions
As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes
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As she reflects on the historic decision and the current state of the industry, broker Cara Ameer offers thoughts on how far we've come and where we still need to go