'Irrebuttable' sales claims trap brokerages in settlement limbo
Several brokerages reported transacting over $2B in sales in 2022. After the NAR settlement made that an undesirable number, some are stuck and trying to figure out how to move forward
by Taylor Anderson Jul 19
Here are all the resources you need for a post-NAR settlement world
Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you'll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now
by Christy Murdock Jul 16
North Carolina MLS subscribers soar by 6K with Georgia expansion
North Carolina Regional MLS's subscriber count is now more than 19K after adding Savannah MLS, Classic MLS and Realtors of Greater Augusta as owners, executives told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 16
Realtor.com CEO: CoStar made 'deceptive and misleading' claims
Damian Eales told Inman his company is focused on providing high quality leads and has plans to further leverage the network of its parent company, News Corp
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 11
Kevin Sears opens up about NAR, the DOJ and a hectic year of travel
In his 6 months as president, Sears has racked up time in Washington with the DOJ, focused on the trade organization's future and traveled — a lot. He shared his takeaways with Inman ahead of ICLV
by Taylor Anderson Jul 9
DOJ has close eye on settlement workarounds, NAR President says
In a statement sent to NAR members, Kevin Sears confirmed executives of the trade organization met with Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter last week to discuss settlement updates
by Taylor Anderson Jul 2
Judge pauses New York antitrust suits over plaintiff objections
Plaintiffs allege REBNY and dozens of real estate brokerages perpetrated a 'wholly separate conspiracy' from the claims resolved by the NAR settlement, but defendants disagree
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 26
Compass, eXp, Redfin and others file joint motion to dismiss Batton 2
Defendants in the buy-side case, which also includes Weichert Realtors and United Real Estate, say the claims lack standing, are untimely and an attempt to 'parrot' arguments made in Batton 1
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 26
Meet the companies offering commission-sharing workarounds
NAR's landmark settlement bars sellers' agents from offering commissions to buyers' agents in the MLS. A batch of new companies are stepping in to fill the void
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight
Industry leaders see the lawsuits as 1 of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Countdown as firms not covered by NAR settlement face tough choice
Brokerages and MLSs have until 11:59 pm CST Tuesday to opt in to deals resolving antitrust claims brought by sellers targeting commissions. Inman contacted 79 brokerages for their updates
by Taylor Anderson Jun 18
5 coaches on how to show your value to get the commission
There are several ways in which agents can prove just how much they're worth. Read on for examples from 5 different coaches
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
Is your coach legit? 5 warning signs to watch for
There’s a lot of new information out there — and a lot of bad info, too. Christy Murdock offers red flags to watch out for when choosing a coach or trainer
by Christy Murdock Jun 11
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
NAR says settlement 'eliminates' steering. Plaintiffs issue warning
Plaintiffs' lawyer Michael Ketchmark vowed legal action to enforce deal: 'Anyone who thinks they can send a few emails or bury their head in the sand and avoid the application of the law is wrong'