Opinion
State regulators are scrutinizing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes
Current practice changes are pushing us toward a less transparent market, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. That's bad business for both clients and real estate professionals
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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
Commission lawsuit changes took effect 6 months ago, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, but uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, fueling industry confusion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik talks with Professor Tanya Monestier about zero-fee touring agreements. Are they an attempted workaround of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement?
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
Opinion
Realtors are likely facing feelings of uncertainty as they attempt to grasp recent developments in the real estate industry. Compliance expert Summer Goralik helps unpack the latest
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
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
Opinion
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don't let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way
Ahead of Inman Connect Austin on Oct. 9, real estate icon Sherry Chris reflected on her first year of retirement, what she's learned from solo traveling and the importance of prioritizing wellness
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields
Disconnected phones, undeliverable emails and presumed scams have all become more common, customers of Move's network of companies told Inman in the wake of the Aug. 23 class-action suit
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The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents
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The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks how these new rules promote consumer transparency