How industry infighting makes it harder for clients to achieve the American dream
Opinion
Battles among real estate heavyweights make the market less transparent and harder to navigate for the people we’re supposed to be helping, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist Jul 5
Top 8 bogus or even deceptive things agents say to land a listing
With current listings well below average market numbers, some agents will say almost anything to land a listing. Team leader Carl Medford lists the things agents might say or do to score a deal
by Carl Medford May 14
Dueling with dual agency in the age of private listing networks
Opinion
Is dual agency fair to buyers, sellers and agents? In the age of private listing networks, Spencer Krull writes, it's worth examining who the practice benefits
by Spencer Krull May 12
PLNs, dual agency and buyer choice: Back to the future?
Current practice changes are pushing us toward a less transparent market, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. That's bad business for both clients and real estate professionals
by Summer Goralik Apr 7
Dwiggins: Latest changes to CCP are 'exclusionary and predatory'
Opinion
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins looks at the latest changes to Clear Cooperation and offers predictions for how they'll impact the wider real estate market
by James Dwiggins Apr 3
Agents embrace private listing networks. Consumers? Not yet
Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Clearing up lingering confusion over the Clear Cooperation Policy
This year, Realtor devotion to fiduciary duty has been openly questioned, team leader Carl Medford writes. Is this the time to adopt a policy that appears to undermine consumer interests?
by Carl Medford Dec 16
Here are the real estate trends that should never make a comeback
Real estate is always changing, sometimes for the better and other times for the worse. These are the trends you never want to see again
by Inman Nov 27
Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play
Opinion
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 26
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
When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses
The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're 'working with.' But what exactly does that mean?
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 20
Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers
Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to queries from '13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements' as we head into the post-settlement transition
by Summer Goralik Aug 20
The Aug. 17 deadline has passed. Here's what's on your mind: Pulse
This is a safe place for you to share your feelings of frustration, satisfaction or concern as we approach the deadline for implementation of the terms of NAR's settlement agreement
by Inman Aug 14
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
The Consumer Federation of America also tells consumers not to agree to pay an agent just to see a home, but to sign a touring agreement with no financial obligation instead
Consumer watchdog holds up new eXp seller contract as model
A new draft seller contract that eXp Realty is distributing to its brokers and agents is largely consistent with a newly issued set of criteria from the Consumer Federation of America
by Daniel Houston Jul 31