Florida firm granted $24K after buyer breaks broker agreement
Broker-owner Jeff Lichtenstein said he hopes the outcome of the arbitration serves as a 'benchmark' in future cases so that Realtors are rightfully paid for the work they put in
RE/MAX agrees to pay $5.5M to settle Canadian commission suit
The company agreed to unspecified business practice changes and to make the payment to move forward from the commission lawsuits in Canada, which largely mirrored those filed in the US
by Taylor Anderson Feb 26
Settlements, suits, Sitzer: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week
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 Nov 8
Kossev: Lean into associations to help clients claim American dream
Leaders from California Association of Realtors and Nevada Association of Realtors urged agents to stay current on grants, other resources, to help clients who feel homeownership is unattainable
Will flashy gifts and open houses end once commissions decouple?
Based on conversations with luxury agents across both coasts, there's still a lot of uncertainty about how far-reaching the changes that come with commissions decoupling may be
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
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
8 strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate uncertain times
The only thing certain is change, especially for real estate professionals. Dr. Jeff Richmond shares what it takes to keep stillness and shift your mindset from fear to opportunity
by Jeff Richmond Jun 17
Douglas Elliman released from buy-side lawsuit known as Batton II
The case still names Compass, eXp, Redfin, Weichert Realtors and United Real Estate Group as defendants after Howard Hanna was previously released
by Taylor Anderson Jun 12
Here's your current plan for communicating compensation
As we all learn the new rules of the commission road, here's how you're planning to communicate moving forward
by Inman Jun 12
MLSs remain valuable tools after the NAR settlement
Opinion
Realtracs CEO Stuart White writes that MLSs have an enhanced role as a reliable resource to support professionals as they follow the development of new processes and procedures
by Stuart White Jun 10
How commission changes could lead to transactional transparency
This journey is not without its challenges, broker Bob Mathew writes, but the rewards — enhanced transparency, consumer trust and a more competitive marketplace — are worth the effort
by Bob Mathew May 18
10 answers to the questions confused sellers are asking now
Opinion
The changing real estate landscape and media misinformation are creating confusion for homesellers. Mega-team leader Carl Medford lays out the facts so you can educate clients
by Carl Medford May 14
Judge rejects homebuyer motion to block commission settlements
Plaintiffs in the commission suit known as Batton 1 had requested a temporary restraining order Wednesday to prevent final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements
How to ignore the legal drama and focus on the opportunity
Opinion
While you need to be aware of the changes going on in the industry, CEO Verl Workman writes, you also need to make sure to keep your focus on what you can control
by Verl Workman May 8
What if NAR went away? Examining the catastrophic potential
Opinion
Although it may seem righteous to dismantle the institution that NAR has built, brokerage founder Sean Frank writes, the collapse of NAR could mean the end of the industry as we know it
by Sean Frank May 8