NextHome CEO on the 'stupidest' part of the commission settlement
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins spoke at the inaugural Inman Connect Miami on Tuesday, arguing that clinging to the current status quo when it comes to commissions is a recipe for disaster
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
Is now the time to become a flat-fee or limited-service broker?
With commissions up in the air, is it time for some agents to explore alternative compensation models? Clever's Luke Babich weighs the options for those considering making a move
by Luke Babich May 21
Why buyer representation should matter so much to sellers
Opinion
Managing broker and new Inman contributor Cassie Walker Johnson writes that in the evolving real estate market, investing in buyer agent compensation benefits everyone
Your essential marketing toolkit for a post-NAR settlement landscape
Ready to transform the way you communicate your value to clients? Marketing expert Marci James helps you reshape the relationship through clear communication and exceptional results
by Marci James May 13
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
How to create content that connects you to your community
Stop trying to generate leads, new Inman contributor Lauren Harris writes. Start creating a community with the power of content creation that speaks to the neighborhoods you serve
by Lauren Harris May 7
Will uncertainty drive agents out? Maybe — but don’t let it be you
Opinion
After the National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement, Coldwell Banker Realty president and CEO Kamini Lane offers 3 tips for agents amid commission compression chaos
by Kamini Lane Mar 29
Value over discount: 8 tips for navigating post-NAR settlement
Opinion
Explore how to transcend discounting and enhance value in response to the NAR settlement with strategic consultant Chris Pollinger
by Chris Pollinger Mar 27
6 side gigs to help you bridge an income gap
This isn’t mission impossible. It's mission we got to slay to play in 2025. Here are 6 part-time jobs to work your way out of a slump and pump up your SOI
by Rachael Hite Nov 24
As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up
Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT, it can be a great resource for idea generation. We asked how to handle commission questions and got some surprisingly solid suggestions
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
‘Sudden’ reversal, mid-storm, Anywhere: 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 Oct. 6-13, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 13
Is flat fee the future of real estate? Here’s what to know
Opinion
As home prices have risen, driven by supply shortages and increased demand, many real estate industry experts have started considering whether the existing commission compensation model is still working
by Nicholas Acosta Jun 3
Manage every deal and dollar with complete accounting solution AcctFusion
Opinion
AcctFusion doesn't require any third-party products to manage every penny that enters and leaves a brokerage. It includes e-checks, unlimited commission structures and easy integration with popular transaction solutions, if desired
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 2