A year after the Sitzer verdict, here are my top 5 takeaways
Opinion
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
by Cara Ameer Oct 31
7 new rules of the road for real estate transactions
In the post-Sitzer-Burnett era, Cara Ameer writes, we must be better informed, better prepared and have thorough consultations with the buyers and sellers with whom we interact
by Cara Ameer Oct 25
9 ways to protect yourself and your home when storms come
While we cannot control a storm’s trajectory or outcome, writes broker Cara Ameer, there are some things we can do to lessen the stress
by Cara Ameer Oct 18
10 things new agents do to annoy experienced agents
While no agent is perfect, we should all continually strive for excellence, no matter where we are in our journey as an agent from brand new to very experienced, broker Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Oct 10
NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download
They've been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation's highest court to enforce a previous settlement
by Christy Murdock Sep 7
A bicoastal agent's life since the commission rules changed
Opinion
Selling real estate under the new commission rules is like playing Red Light, Green Light on a tightrope, bicoastal agent Cara Ameer writes. Here’s how her business has been since the change
by Cara Ameer Sep 3
Attorneys, consumer groups have got eyes on agents: The Download
Everyone — from Michael Ketchmark to the consumer advocates behind Moehrl — is letting agents know that they're under scrutiny as they implement the new rules
by Christy Murdock Aug 24
Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers
Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to queries from '13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements' as we head into the post-settlement transition
by Summer Goralik Aug 20
The Inman real estate commission FAQ: Hit the ground running in 2025
Now that we're in the thick of the 'New Normal,' it's time to answer the frequently asked questions agents and brokerages have about the newly implemented commission settlement rule changes
by Christy Murdock Aug 19
13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements
There's plenty that's still not clear as the Aug. 17 implementation deadline approaches, broker Cara Ameer writes. Here's how to make sure your seatbelts are fastened as you brace for impact
by Cara Ameer Jul 29
The number of settlement appeals is totally bananas: The Download
Buyers and sellers who feel like the commission settlements didn't go far enough are fighting back in court, and the cases are bunching up
by Christy Murdock Jul 5
12 potential pivot points for buyers planning to represent themselves
Bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer says these thoughtful points can pivot DIY buyer prospects into loyal lifelong clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 2
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
NAR (and now Compass) settled. Y'all had thoughts: The Download
Real estate professionals respond in the aftermath of NAR's big commission lawsuit settlement and Compass' brand new one
by Christy Murdock Mar 22
Thanks to NAR settlement, real estate is in its Wild West era
Opinion
Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer outlines the problems, concerns and frustrations inherent in the terms of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement as agents learn to navigate a new reality
by Cara Ameer Mar 18