Florida first state to sue MV Realty over 40-year homeowner contracts
Following the launch of an investigation by regulators in North Carolina last month, Florida's attorney general's office says MV Realty's business practices 'shock the conscience'
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North Carolina regulators are investigating alleged predatory and deceptive practices by Florida-based MV Realty, which operates in 33 states and has more than 500 licensed agents
MLS-listed homes sell for more, a new study claims. But there's 1 twist
Critics raise issues over conclusion that listing homes on the MLS is what caused higher sales prices and faster transactions, especially if NAR rules mean MLSs have a thumb on the scale
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 31
WATCH: Mike DelPrete on the end of the 'sustained unprofitability' era
'Cash is king,' the real estate analyst argued during his opening address at Inman Connect Las Vegas. His point was that losing money has turned from an advantage to a liability
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 11
'Longstanding conspiracy': Why the bombshell commission suit matters
Millions of homesellers across the country may be able to seek billions in damages for commissions they paid to buyer agents between 2015 and 2020. Here's why it matters
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by Dani Vanderboegh May 18
REX abandons antitrust case against Oregon rebate ban
Discount brokerage says it will focus on 'other issues that cause consumers to be overcharged every time they buy and sell a home'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
Brokerages push back on NAR ad campaign targeting 'competitors'
The trade group highlighted its own members — including Zillow, Compass, Redfin, Homie, Opendoor and Offerpad — among those whom it's competing with for consumer mindshare
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
Real estate isn't a piece of cake. So why are we selling that lie?
Opinion
If we want to be seen as ethical, honorable, valuable professionals — we need to earn it. Think more accurate messaging, stop the false 'quick and easy' sales pitches, and leave cake to bakeries
NAR heads into midyear gathering while under siege on multiple fronts
The National Association of Realtors, which boasts 1.5M members, will tackle real estate's hottest topics a week after suffering a series of legal setbacks in court. Here's a breakdown of the agenda
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
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Opinion
Net is a more complicated datapoint to calculate. Split is surely a factor in the calculation, but net is the bottom line
by Jeff Glover Apr 7
Buyer agent commissions fall to lowest point since 2017
Intense competition appears to have driven down average buyers' agent commissions last fall to their lowest point since at least 2017
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
Need solid salespeople? 5 must-ask interview questions
Finding the right candidate for the job is more art than skill. Those who tend to make it in real estate are the ones who can navigate these 5 questions successfully
by Chris Pollinger Jan 20
How are you feeling? Tell us in Inman’s Agent Appreciation survey
Let us know how your 2021 went, and how you think the coming year might shape up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
gift from santa
From buyers who tell the truth to agents who actually pick up the phone and sellers who understand the Zestimate is bunk, here's what Realtors would really love to see under the tree
by Carl Medford Dec 23