Lawsuit between NAR, Top Agent Network dismissed — again
TAN and NAR have agreed to dismiss their lawsuit, according to court documents filed on Monday. However, Top Agent Network can re-file charges or bring the case to another court in the future
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Supreme Court denies NAR's appeal request in DOJ case
The Supreme Court didn't explain its reasoning for the decision, which will now allow the Department of Justice to reopen its investigation into the trade group's practices
Clear Cooperation, embraced by agents, divides real estate clients
In a world without Clear Cooperation, real estate agents who believe in the value of multiple listing services would have more convincing to do, an Intel survey of 3,000 US consumers finds
by Daniel Houston Jan 13
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'
Robert Reffkin predicts the end of Clear Cooperation in 2025
The Compass CEO, long a critic of the polarizing NAR rule, believes that the real estate industry as a whole will finally come around to his view in the near future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
Louisiana agents latest to file suit over divisive NAR 3-way agreement
Industry members argue in the new lawsuit that NAR and other defendants have engaged in anticompetitive practices. They want restitution — and an end to rules they don't support
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 3
25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025
From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024's tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror
Top 24 advice, opinion articles of 2024, according to Inman readers
Through all of the commission suits and settlements, Inman contributors focused on providing tangible takeaways and critical insights. Here are the top 24 contributed articles of 2024
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 29
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
Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download
Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What's your take?
by Christy Murdock Dec 21
Clear Cooperation, commission countdown, charges: 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 Dec 20
24 gifts real estate agents actually really want for Christmas this year
Opinion
Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024
by Carl Medford Dec 20
News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote
The commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxe brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote for the Final 4 top stories of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
News Knockout: Readers vote for the top real estate story of 2024
Will it involve the DOJ, the three-way agreement, the National Association of Realtors, alleged bad behavior or something else? You decide Inman's top story of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
Majority of real estate pros support Clear Cooperation, Intel Index finds
Supporters of the policy outnumber critics nearly 3-to-1, according to new data from the Inman Intel Index survey. Agents at larger brokerages were more receptive to the criticisms, Intel found
by Daniel Houston Dec 16