Why client disclosures, not MLS mandates, serve homeowners best
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates
by Robert Reffkin Feb 27
A new-agent guide to the Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
New Inman contributor Vincent Cyr outlines the benefits of the Clear Cooperation Policy for consumers, agents and the industry at large
by Vincent Cyr Feb 25
Is removing Days on Market and price history a good idea or not?
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford looks at the Clear Cooperation debate through the lens of a simple question: 'What's best for the consumer?'
by Carl Medford Feb 18
EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency
Opinion
EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025
by Leo Pareja Feb 18
Umansky and Dwiggins face off in the great Clear Cooperation debate
Tune in to Inman Access, and decide which side of the debate between The Agency's Mauricio Umansky and NextHome's James Dwiggins you're on
by Inman Feb 7
Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership
The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1
Nykia Wright
During her first appearance at an Inman Connect event, Wright said she previously brought another entity back 'from the brink of extinction and irrelevance' and will now do the same at NAR
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Real estate lawyers take big stand against agent commission sharing
CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Umansky, Dwiggins clash in heated debate over Clear Cooperation
While onstage at Inman Connect New York, Mauricio Umansky argued that Clear Cooperation stifles competition. Meanwhile, James Dwiggins said the rule puts the customer first
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Eliminating 'Days on Market' will hurt clients — and your commission
Opinion
With some calling for the removal of 'Days on Market' data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice
by Cara Ameer Jan 21
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ
Justices will review NAR's petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The trade group seeks 'to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties'
NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and 'simmering enemies'
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 26
Clearing up lingering confusion over the Clear Cooperation Policy
This year, Realtor devotion to fiduciary duty has been openly questioned, team leader Carl Medford writes. Is this the time to adopt a policy that appears to undermine consumer interests?
by Carl Medford Dec 16
James Dwiggins: Clear Cooperation opponents are prioritizing profits
Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent's influence
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 10
After NAR NXT, it's clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits 
Opinion
This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control
by Darryl Davis Nov 19