Challenging times for brokerages — and especially indies, leaders say
New insights from the Inman Intel Index survey show how life is different these days — and often tougher — for indie brokerages than it can be for their big-brand competitors
by Daniel Houston May 26
Fed: Requiring buyer agreements has no effect on commissions
The Federal Reserve analysis found that rising home prices are likely why commission rates fell in the past 2 decades, but found no impact on rates after buyer contracts were required in 15 states
by Andrea V. Brambila May 16
'Zillow made the wrong choice': REX seeks full appeals court review
The discount brokerage contends that a 3-judge panel erred in finding that NAR's no-commingling rule was not direct evidence of 'concerted action' between NAR and Zillow
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 18
More sellers are taking a hard-line approach with commissions: Intel
February Intel Index data suggests that agents are beginning to track patterns in what's happening to their commission rates, and are less uncertain about how it's impacting business
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
5 reasons homebuyers need their own agent now more than ever
It's tough out there for buyers, and their agents, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to assist buyers throughout their purchase process and beyond to set them up for success
by Bernice Ross Feb 12
Top-performing agents reap spoils of widening commission gap: Poll
The advantages of the industry's most prolific agents may be growing even more pronounced in the post-settlement landscape, according to an Inman Intel Index poll of real estate professionals
by Daniel Houston Jan 15
Inman’s 'Person of the Year' and other big names: 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 Jan 5
A proactive approach to the market effects of the latest legal wrangles
The future of real estate depends on the actions we take today in the wake of Sitzer | Burnett. Coach Darryl Davis offers advice for brokers on taking a proactive approach to what comes next
by Darryl Davis Nov 24
Read the playbooks of NAR, Keller Williams ahead of Sitzer | Burnett
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, HomeServices and its subsidiaries BHH Affiliates and HSF Affiliates submitted their trial briefs ahead of the antitrust trial in Kansas City
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 17
Considering a brokerage change? Ask yourself these 3 questions first
Thinking of making a switch and moving your business? As you evaluate the brokerage you're currently with and consider exploring new horizons, keep these points in mind
by Amy Galvin Feb 17