Home of serial killer 'The Grim Sleeper' at center of buyer lawsuit
Buyer Suyeon Park alleges the agents and brokerages on both sides of the deal failed to disclose the serial killer owned and lived in the home and contact from the murderer's 'deranged fans'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 22
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
What's changed most in real estate over the past 5 years: Pulse
From market changes to regulatory shifts and more, we asked you: What are the biggest changes you've seen over the past five years? Here's what you said
by Inman May 7
Private listings just got real: State regulators have entered the chat
Opinion
State regulators are scrutinizing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Apr 22
Embracing professionalism: How agents can recognize their value
Inspiring confidence in clients, coach Darryl Davis writes, means embracing the things that make your service valuable and understanding how you're different from other sales professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 2
The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers
by Summer Goralik Mar 28
Referral fees: The Twilight Zone of compensation disclosure?
Opinion
Amid sweeping commission changes and the push for greater transparency in real estate, rules around referral fees remain elusive, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes for Inman
by Summer Goralik Feb 11
Nykia Wright
During her first appearance at an Inman Connect event, Wright said she previously brought another entity back 'from the brink of extinction and irrelevance' and will now do the same at NAR
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download
Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What's your take?
by Christy Murdock Dec 21
Clear Cooperation, commission countdown, charges: Inman Top 5
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 Dec 20
Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane: How big is your 'trust fund?'
Know, like and trust should be watchwords for real estate agents. Coldwell Banker's Kamini Lane offers insight into developing the trust that matters most to clients and colleagues
by Kamini Lane Nov 30
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 'secret' home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download
Minnesota's AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty
by Christy Murdock Nov 23
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
The compliance violations that risk drawing an 'enforcement trifecta'
Opinion
Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 12