71% of real estate agents didn't close any deals last year
At Inman Connect New York, Redfin's Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape
Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 21
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
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ
Justices will review NAR's petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The trade group seeks 'to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties'
In closing days of 2024, a boost in buyers: Client Pipeline Tracker
A growing pool of buyers — and an increasingly optimistic cohort of agents — may signal a boost in the next batch of home-sale numbers, Intel Index survey results suggest
by Daniel Houston Jan 6
QUIZ: How well do you remember the big real estate stories of 2024?
Scandals, lawsuits, Fed rate cuts and iconic listings made headlines this year and kept the real estate industry buzzing. Now, let’s see how well you recall these standout moments of 2024
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 31
25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025
From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024's tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror
The rich get richer? How NAR’s deal is widening the commission gap
For most, the rise of negotiated compensation for buyer's agents hasn't dramatically pushed down commissions — yet. But new rules may be benefiting top performers, new Intel polling shows
by Daniel Houston Dec 23
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem
Aleem, Redfin's chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Agents see green shoots around the corner: Client Pipeline Tracker
As real estate agents gradually become more familiar with how the NAR settlement will impact their businesses, they're increasingly open to rosier possibilities, a new Intel analysis shows
by Daniel Houston Dec 9
Kevin Sears: Settlement averted bankruptcy, DOJ 'disrespectful'
NAR's president also said in a new podcast interview that homeseller-plaintiffs insisted during negotiations that the largest brokerages be left out of NAR's landmark settlement
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
Weichert, following eXp again, suffers settlement setback
The company's request to pause one case while cutting a deal in another was just denied. The denial highlights a controversy over a settlement method known as a 'reverse auction'
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
NAR's commission settlement has been approved. But is it really over?
Opinion
Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions
by Tanya Monestier Nov 27
NAR's settlement is up for final approval. Here's why that matters
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement became an inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in memory. A judge is expected to approve the deal Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26