Real estate has an AI problem. This startup thinks it knows why
How agent Brynn Carmody turned burnout into a new proptech platform
by Nick Pipitone May 1
This startup wants to be the brain of every real estate office
The shift toward brokerage-wide AI signals a move from single tools to fully integrated systems
by Nick Pipitone Mar 27
This Canadian broker built an AI assistant to run his back office
Broker Daniel Foch built an AI real estate assistant using the open-source platform OpenClaw
by Nick Pipitone Mar 12
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Dec 17
NAR defeats discount brokerage Homie in antitrust lawsuit
The court determined that Homie's claims were no longer timely, that it failed to make a case for antitrust injury and it did not provide enough evidence to prove wrongful interference
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 16
Once on a path for expansion, Homie now a shell of its former self
Utah-based discount brokerage was once on a path for 1K agents. A few years later, the company was sold and is rebuilding under new ownership, starting with 22 agents in 2 states
by Taylor Anderson May 19
Homie
Franchiser is the 2nd real estate defendant to be dismissed from the flat-fee brokerage's lawsuit that claimed an anticompetitive scheme to defeat discount brokerages
by Taylor Anderson Apr 3
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Homie
In the latest filing in its quest for damages, Utah-based discount brokerage Homie asserted NAR, KW, RE/MAX and others created and enforced rules that amounted to an illegal conspiracy
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18
Homie
Lawyers for NAR, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX, Anywhere and HSF Affiliates denied claims of a conspiracy to inflate commissions, arguing that Homie would have benefitted from the plot
by Taylor Anderson Oct 21
Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit
The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
Clear Cooperation takes center stage, faces pressure to change
Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry's most polarizing rules
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
Watchers, workarounds and what you need to know: Inman's 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 Aug 23
Homie
The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company's complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 22
Homie
The Utah-based disruptor 'moved our real estate agents from W2 to 1099' while other 'non-Homie' agents were laid off last week due to 'role redundancy,' a Homie spokesperson confirmed to Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22