Washington to consider requiring all listings to be marketed publicly
INMAN EXCLUSIVE: A draft bill in the Washington State Legislature appears to be the next staging ground for the fight over how real estate listings are marketed
by Taylor Anderson Jan 12
pet screening for rental
Setting clear expectations and conducting thorough assessments allows landlords and property managers to accommodate responsible pet owners, Ryan Barone writes
by Ryan Barone Aug 22
6 tips for avoiding lawsuits, legal fees and court in real estate
Here are 6 common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision
Not everyone who's thinking about listing a home 'by owner' is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you
by Lee Davenport May 9
Fate of Clear Cooperation at hand as Ketchmark issues new warning
As NAR prepares to announce its pocket listing rule decision 'in the coming weeks,' attorney Michael Ketchmark said he'll consider legal action against brokers who vote to maintain the rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 12
Bess Freedman on why Compass' listing portal is raising red flags
Opinion
Launched Monday, Compass One's aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market
by Bess Freedman Feb 5
Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting
A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 9
Will your chatbot get you canceled? 10 AI questions to ask
Fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport shares 10 questions to ask before adopting an AI-based chatbot or consumer-facing platform for your real estate business
by Lee Davenport Jul 2
RealPage breaks silence on federal price-fixing probe into Yardi system
CEO Dana Jones pushed back in a statement on Tuesday, saying RealPage isn't responsible for an undersupply of rentals, increased demand for homes or inflationary pressures shaping the market
by Ben Verde Jun 18
4 fair housing essentials any real estate professional can champion
Fair housing goes beyond knowing the protected classes. Dr. Lee Davenport offers a primer on 4 levels of fairness involved in fair housing and how to communicate the facts to buyers and sellers
by Lee Davenport Jun 14
NWMLS opts out of NAR deal in bid to continue commission offers
Northwest MLS says banning compensation in the MLS restricts consumer choice and transparency. Plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark says 'the fox is guarding the chicken house'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 30
Empower homefront heroes with source of income freedom, fairness
This Memorial Day, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, in addition to words of gratitude and affirmation, help veterans access affordable housing choices that accept their hard-earned benefits
by Lee Davenport May 18
Douglas Elliman fair housing case reveals agent confusion over law
A discrimination lawsuit filed by Shaniqua Newkirk, a Black Section 8 voucher recipient, against several prominent agents has brought to light misconceptions about agent fair housing duties
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
Compass adds new AI marketing tool to its tech platform
The new tool comes during a year of heightened interest in artificial intelligence. It'll help agents write listing descriptions, craft social media posts and more
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
Controversial Florida foreign buyer ban survives 1st major court battle
US District Judge Allen Winsor denied a request by plaintiffs to stop the state from enforcing the law because it is based on citizenship, not race, so does not violate the Constitution, fair housing
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18