17 things every agent needs to hear in their career
Preparing for the roller coaster ride of a real estate career? Rachael Hite offers new agents the advice she wishes she'd gotten when she was just starting out
by Rachael Hite Oct 14
Will agents actually call you back?
Opinion
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don't let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way
by Summer Goralik Oct 8
Commission chaos headed for Canada as watchdog probes rules
The inquiry is reminiscent of investigations and lawsuits that have engulfed the industry’s biggest players in the US in recent years
by Taylor Anderson Oct 4
Why are some agents still flirting with cooperative compensation?
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields
by Summer Goralik Oct 1
Here's how top real estate pros are thriving post-compensation shift
Marketing strategist Molly McKinley shares how brokers, team leaders and agents all over are adapting and adjusting to the post-commission settlement changes
by Molly McKinley Oct 1
Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents' workflow
Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of 'pushing back against the settlements,' is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 26
Tongo's agent-focused finance app ready for market
A new solution to help brokers administer financial benefits to agents is now available from Tongo, a company that 'builds financial products that cater to the needs of the commission economy'
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 17
How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer's agent (me)?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents
by Summer Goralik Sep 17
A squirrel nibbling on an acorn to represent negotiation nibbling.
Stop small requests from turning into expensive deal concessions
by Bernice Ross Sep 17
It’s time for an industry update. Embrace transparency for real
Opinion
The commission lawsuits are a wakeup call for real estate, new Inman contributor Mathew Speer writes. Now is the time to raise your standards and truly embrace transparency
by Mathew Speer Sep 12
4 soft skills to focus on post-NAR settlement rule changes
These soft skills have never been more critical in light of the National Association of Realtors’ commission suit settlement and subsequent rule changes, OJO Labs CEO Chris Heller writes
by Chris Heller Sep 11
A bicoastal agent's life since the commission rules changed
Opinion
Selling real estate under the new commission rules is like playing Red Light, Green Light on a tightrope, bicoastal agent Cara Ameer writes. Here’s how her business has been since the change
by Cara Ameer Sep 3
Lamacchia: Knock off the threats to hardworking real estate agents
Opinion
Anthony Lamacchia said threats of severe penalties for commission violations leveled by plaintiffs lawyer Michael Ketchmark and Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate are 'unnecessary'
4 tips for getting past the buyer conversation struggle
The settlement has changed a lot, but consumers still need agents, Amy Corr writes. Stay confident, listen to potential clients, be the advisor they need — and you will thrive
by Amy Corr Aug 30
A 5-step plan to reduce homebuyer stress and sell more houses now
Buyers are more stressed out than ever. Jimmy Burgess shares a plan to help you help your buyer clients and earn their trust
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 30