Stop the bombshell lawsuit panic. Ask your broker about commission
Opinion
You don't have to figure out everything on your own when it comes to buyer commissions and the bombshell lawsuits. It's your broker to help
by Teresa Boardman Sep 22
What the lawyer said: Catch up with Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories, chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read stores of Sept. 8-14, 2023
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
What agents need to talk about when they talk about commissions
Opinion
With Anywhere's deal on the bombshell commission lawsuits, it's time to take a look at the way you communicate with buyer clients, and what to do next
by Bernice Ross Sep 12
Brokers fear losing commissions, agents if lawsuits succeed: Survey
Real estate professionals are preparing for painful changes and the upending of the status quo if courts rule in favor of plaintiffs in 2 key suits, a survey on commissions conducted by Intel shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 30
Take Inman's first-ever bombshell commission lawsuit survey here
A pair of explosive lawsuits could upend how brokers do business. As those suits come closer to trial, tell us how you feel about those cases and how prepared the industry is for the repercussions
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 21
5 reasons top agents don't worry about commission lawsuits
Opinion
Although the bombshell commission lawsuits are scary, Inman contributor Chase Williams writes, it's time to focus on the things you can control and move forward
by Chase Williams May 19
With lawsuits in play, NAR Midyear treads lightly with commission talk
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, NAR attorney Charlie Lee stressed agents can't count on a 'standard' commission and will have to negotiate compensation with clients and listing brokers
by Andrea V. Brambila May 17
EXCLUSIVE: Read Inman's Blueprint 2.0 for Uncertain Times
Real estate's top thought leaders shared their best advice for thriving in a slower market during CEO Connect in New York last month. Here's what they had to say
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
Jason Oppenheim: Commission suits will be 'armageddon' for real estate
The founder of The Oppenheim Group and star of Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' told Yahoo! Finance that potential changes to the commission structure could result in an exodus of real estate agents
by Ben Verde Jan 30
This is the year when 'agents have to go deep': BHGRE's Barry Jenkins
Jenkins, Better Homes and Gardens Native American Group chief marketing officer, sat down with Inman ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York later this month
by Marian McPherson Jan 12
Why the two 'bombshell lawsuits' will probably be duds
Opinion
The certification of the class in Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR is only an initial procedural step and there are serious issues with the plaintiff’s complaint. Still, however, the industry needs to proactively address the underlying issues regarding agent compensation
by Bernice Ross May 4
Redfin
The National Association of Realtors countered that the Consumer Federation of America's assertions are 'wrong and misleading' and 'commissions are very much negotiable'
NAR's legal team offers tips to avoid cybercrime, lawsuits
NAR General Counsel Katie Johnson and NAR Associate Counsel Charlie Lee update Realtors on legal issues that could hit their pocketbooks
by Andrea V. Brambila May 13
Real estate giants' COVID-19 motion fails to stop commission lawsuit
Court rules that discovery will continue amid coronavirus outbreak in suit against the National Association of Realtors and real estate franchisors Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 15
NAR: 'What a wonderful house that you have all built'
National Association of Realtors leaders struck a celebratory tone at NAR 360, the trade group's kick-off event for its annual Realtors Conference & Expo Thursday