NAR may rescind 'no-commingling' rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny
The trade organization's MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday
Are private listings 'steering'? Inman panelists debate
NextHome's James Dwiggins argued during Inman on Tour Miami that Compass is 'steering' clients. Compass' Mark McLaughlin said Compass clients aren't being 'duped'
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy
While some MLS executives praised the 'flexibility' offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 31
How to get more real estate listings with a 10-step process
A real estate agent's ability to turn one listing into multiple transactions is what helps good agents become great agents, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 28
Rethinking 'Coming Soon': A Clear Cooperation compromise
Reasonable adjustments to current policies can satisfy both sides of the Clear Cooperation debate, Chris Marzke writes, benefitting clients, developers and real estate professionals
by Chris Marzke Mar 4
6-step listing launch plan that's just right for today's market
The better your listing marketing plan, the better the results, and the more listing opportunities you will have in the future. Jimmy Burgess offers a step-by-step strategy for winning now
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 13
'A listing is an asset': Here's how to make the most of your next one
Although buyers provide a payday, listings give you the opportunity to grow your business and raise your profile in the local market
by Jimmy Burgess May 25
Spring sprang early: 11th-hour tips to win the hottest season of the year
Due to a rush of activity this winter, agents didn't have time to pause and prepare for real estate's busiest season. Luckily, agents can still harness these 6 tips to position themselves for success
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
From hate speech to antitrust: The year in MLSs and associations
2021 came with Realtor misbehavior, rising legal and regulatory scrutiny and MLSs becoming tech investors after Zillow's acquisition of ShowingTime
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
Nation's largest MLS rebuts 'Zero DOM' pocket listing study
California Regional MLS CEO Art Carter told Inman that NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy has resulted in more listings being marketed on the multiple listing service, not fewer
'Zero Days on Market': New study highlights controversial metric
While brokers see the study as reason to re-evaluate NAR's pocket listing policy, MLSs push back on the study's conclusions, pointing to a hot market. This is the 3rd in a 5-part series
5 ways to hype your listing before it hits the market
Here are a handful of coming-soon marketing tactics that’ll get a little buzz going for your listing before it hits the market
by Darryl Davis Oct 12
'Coming Soon is a hot mess': Here's why it needs to change
Opinion
Although it was originally designed to help consumers, 'Coming Soon' has now become a fragmented and ill-defined status used to attract buyers with the false promise of an oasis of hidden home supply. Can it be reformed, or should it be retired?
by Matt Fuller Sep 16
The Real Word: How is the end of remote work impacting markets?
Opinion
This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how an end to remote work is impacting real estate markets. Plus, iBuying activity and Instagram’s new focus
by Byron Lazine Jul 9
The Real Word: Should MLSs ditch 'Coming Soon' status?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the largest MLS in Ohio ditching 'Coming Soon' status, the most affordable beach towns in the U.S. and Ray Ellen’s Instagram Reel
by Byron Lazine Jul 2