Oppenheim talks LA mansion tax as NYC weighs pied-à-terre proposal
As LA toys with repealing a luxury real estate tax, NYC considers adopting one of its own
by Jessi Healey May 7
Compass clash, AI fears and industry shocks: Inman 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 Mar 13
Compass-Redfin deal
This week on The Download, check in with industry thought leaders on the latest big deal
by Christy Murdock Mar 9
Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: Inman 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 Mar 6
Compass Redfin deal
Opinion
What does the new partnership mean, and how will it impact the real estate market at large?
by Cara Ameer Mar 4
The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in 'wait-and-see' mode
Compass rocked the industry when it teamed up with Redfin. But agents aren't panicking
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
buyers and contract cancellations
Opinion
Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren't always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Feb 19
Compass Anywhere
Opinion
As the merger closed quickly, Cara Ameer offered questions that still haven't been answered and insights on the future possibilities
by Cara Ameer Jan 12
Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer's recent critique of the CPC's report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers
by Stephen Brobeck Dec 16
brokerage compensation
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay
by Christy Murdock Dec 15
real estate transparency
Opinion
Referral fees are just the starting point for a larger conversation real estate professionals need to have about transparency, Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Dec 11
buyer's agent commission
Opinion
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
by Cara Ameer Dec 3
An image of a for sale and for rent signs in front of a house to signify how to list a property with tenants.
Working with a tenant-occupied property may be more hands-on than others, Cara Ameer writes. Be prepared to pivot based on the circumstances at hand
by Cara Ameer Oct 10