Compass calls Northwest MLS a ‘monopolist,' asks court to dismiss counterclaims
The legal tit-for-tat over MLS rules blocking coming-soon listings has been ongoing for a year
by Taylor Anderson Apr 24
real estate fiduciary duty
Opinion
The industry's most powerful legal term is being weaponized, and consumers are paying the price
real estate brokerage compensation
Opinion
The Echo Fine Properties arbitration offers proof that real estate pros can turn the tide and ensure that they're compensated for their time, Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Dec 16
How to get buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement (and actually thank you for it)
A signed agreement doesn't hold a buyer hostage; it’s a tool that explains your duties and obligations to them. Broker Holly Brink tells you how to position it with confidence and clarity
by Holly Brink Jul 15
Blueprints, lawsuits, tariffs: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 7
Edina Realty settles for $3.5M over 'secret' home warranty payments
The deal will refund buyers and sellers after the brokerage allegedly failed to disclose to its clients that it had received payments from Home Security of America to advertise HSA's home warranties
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 19
Clear Cooperation: When fiduciary duties clash with personal ethics
Opinion
Former Phoenix Realtors President Butch Leiber writes that industry policy must be grounded in promoting and protecting the best interests of clients — not the interests of individual brokerages
by Butch Leiber Oct 16
Shareholders say eXp mishandled assault allegations in new lawsuit
A 'culture of fear and retaliation' has damaged eXp World Holdings' image, goodwill and monetary performance amid several sexual assault lawsuits, 2 shareholders claim in a suit filed Wednesday
by Marian McPherson Oct 3
As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up
Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT, it can be a great resource for idea generation. We asked how to handle commission questions and got some surprisingly solid suggestions
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
Inga Dow filed notice in US District Court for Northern Texas on Monday dismissing claims against all but former KW CEO John Davis, who she said harassed and abused her while KW did nothing
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 28
Here's how to have the commission conversation now: The Download
This week: With buyer commissions up in the air, here's how to talk to your clients about your value and your compensation
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
The 2 'buzzwords' Keller Williams' Marc King wants agents to master
Keller Williams President Marc King told Inman he wants KW agents to sharpen lead generation and conversion strategies as the brokerage's annual Agent Mega Camp hits Austin this week
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
Everything agents should know about fiduciary duties
Real estate agents should be familiar with these duties and make sure to adhere to them in order to avoid legal liability and to maintain the trust and confidence of their clients