Denver real estate team
Brokers must obtain 'informed consent' to share clients' confidential information after regulators change a long-standing form in Colorado
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
California Association of Realtors leans into referral fee transparency
CAR issued a statement broadly in support of referral fee disclosure just days after a group of Realtors at NAR voted against expanding disclosure requirements
by Taylor Anderson Nov 24
California Association of Realtors new leadership
In 2026, Tamara Suminski will serve as the president of CAR, which is among the largest state Realtor associations in the country. Mark Peterson and Nikki Coppa are also taking on new roles
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
Can a $1 price tag get your lagging listing off the books? The Download
As the $1 listing trend gathers steam, it's time to take a closer look at how it works and whether it's right for your sellers
by Christy Murdock Jul 28
10 ways to set the stage for offers that actually win
Writing a winning offer isn't rocket science, team leader Carl Medford writes, but it takes attention to detail, an understanding of best practices and a willingness to communicate
by Carl Medford May 27
CAR publishes open letter to support LA wildfire victims
The letter, to be published in the 'LA Times' and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents about price gouging, fraud and unsolicited offers
2025 leadership team takes over at California Association of Realtors
The California Association of Realtors has installed its 2025 team, including a new president, president-elect and treasurer, to work alongside CAR CEO Phil Hawkins for the next year
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
Association-drafted forms protect consumers and members: CAR
Opinion
Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman
by Melanie Barker Oct 29
A brave new world awaits the real estate industry. Are you prepared?
Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It's a brave new world, and it begins this weekend
2024 Inman Innovator Awards finalists unveiled ahead of ICLV
Awarded since 1998, the Inman Innovator Awards honor the thought leaders making new visions of real estate a reality. Winners will be announced live at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug 1
by Inman Jul 3
Watchdog group takes aim at California buyer rep agreements
New report shines light on buyer representation agreements as brokerages and Realtor organizations move to update forms and comply with legal settlements this summer
by Taylor Anderson Jun 25
DOJ inquiry delays settlement-related document rollout at CAR
The California Association of Realtors postponed the release of 21 forms this week after receiving feedback from members — and an inquiry from the US Department of Justice
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
womanup 2024
Since 2017, WomanUP! has been helping women in real estate come together to learn, share expertise and lift each other up. This year was no exception. Here are attendees' top takeaways
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 18
How union strikes like the Writers Guild of America impact real estate
From negative effects on the supply chain to confidence in the market, major union strikes like the WGA walkout and others before it can have a palpable impact on the real estate industry
RentSpree CEO: 'Rentals can fill in the gap' in a slowing market
Michael Lucarelli also said in the lead up to Inman Connect New York that he doesn't see a 'crazy reshuffling with rent prices' coming in 2023
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20