Ryan Weyandt leaves the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Five years after founding the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, Ryan Weyandt has stepped down from his leadership role with the group. The Alliance has named Mary Mancera as its interim CEO
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
Repealing CCP will create '2-tiered' housing market, NAHREP warns
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals has spoken in favor of the Clear Cooperation Policy, noting it's key to ensuring homebuyers have fair housing access
by Marian McPherson Nov 20
NAR's speech code was enacted to protect Realtors. Why kill it now?
Opinion
After the election, Rob Hahn called for repealing NAR’s speech ethics code on his popular blog. Trainer Rachael Hite argues that now is the time to double down on 10-5 to protect all consumers
by Rachael Hite Nov 18
Real estate was ahead of the curve in fighting discrimination
A recent initiative by professional sports organizations is seeking to do what Realtors have been doing for more than a year: Pledging to do more to create inclusive communities
by Ryan Weyandt Oct 30
Harris touts a $25K down payment grant. Will homebuyers care?
The question we should be asking about Kamala Harris' down payment grant proposal, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, is, 'Will anyone jump through hurdles to take part in the program?'
by Lee Davenport Oct 23
Yannaccone: Reform, not repeal, is the wise path for Clear Cooperation
Opinion
Anywhere Brands President and CEO Sue Yannaccone offers a measured, thoughtful assessment of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate
by Sue Yannaccone Oct 11
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins takes on Clear Cooperation critics
In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Dwiggins claimed brokerage leaders fighting to repeal the pocket listing rule are concealing an agenda to hoard listings, recruit agents and generate internal leads
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
Don't facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers
Don't discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability
by Lee Davenport Sep 27
NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy
The American Real Estate Association's call to end NAR's pocket rule has drawn nearly 3,000 signatures since Friday, when the petition was first uploaded to the Change.org platform
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 23
7 procedural components to make eminent domain seizures more fair
Procedural fairness pertains to the just treatment of the processes and methods used to make eminent domain decisions and resolve disputes, real estate educator Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Aug 29
Be very demure, very mindful of viral social media micro-trends
Opinion
Trainer Rachael Hite breaks down the latest viral TikTok trend from influencer Jools LeBron and gives guidance on whether real estate agents should hop on the bandwagon
by Rachael Hite Aug 24
What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing
Opinion
Curious about the candidates' housing plans? Inman contributor Rachael Hite rounded up each campaign's talking points so that you can decide which policy might have a positive impact
by Rachael Hite Aug 9
Real Talk: We can no longer ignore RPAC's ethics problems
Opinion
Trump's newly appointed VP candidate introduced a bill in June that highlights the need to review RPAC's ethics policies for candidates receiving funds, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jul 22
4 ways homesellers can maximize their home's appraisal value
Fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport says that your low appraisal may have nothing to do with the lack of landscaping
by Lee Davenport Jul 16