Purplebricks with shattered windows
Following 2018 California Supreme Court Decision, similar cases expected to hit courts soon. 'We have another case where agent classification is also an issue,' lawyer says
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 27
Former agent says Owners.com violates independent contractor rules
Michael Lissack has filed complaints in 8 states alleging the brokerage's agents should be classified as employees
by Patrick Kearns Jul 25
Is mandatory minimum wage coming to real estate?
Opinion
It would have devastating effects on existing brokerage models that are built on head count and low fees
by Bernice Ross May 21
The top 7 real estate industry court battles of 2016
Cases that could have changed everything -- and what happened in each
by Amber Taufen Dec 27
Pillars casting shadows on the ground in front of a courthouse
The wife of a man killed in the collision argued that the brokerage exercised control over the agent
by Marian McPherson Dec 21
Your first year in real estate, from A to Z
Get a jump on your career with this guide
by Julie Nelson Sep 13
NAR, the 1980s called -- they want their excuses back
Opinion
Women need an equal place in this industry
by Teresa Boardman Jun 9
11 tips for managing your time and money as an independent contractor
In order to succeed, you have to cultivate some basic skills
by Amber Taufen Apr 29
Is your broker's technology holding you hostage?
Opinion
Where agents should draw the line
by Teresa Boardman Apr 19
Tax season is here: a guide for independent contractors
Independent contractors have the opportunity to get a lot back this tax season
Real estate independent contractor lawsuits, explained
A summary of the recent legal cases that have examined real estate agents' employee status
by Inman Jan 18
Real estate independent contractor lawsuit settled in California
Coldwell Banker will pay out $4.5 million in settlement; question of real estate agent status deferred for another case
by Amber Taufen Jan 18
Worries for real estate mount as Uber independent contractor suit moves forward
NAR warns of potential 'drastic shift' in how real estate brokers do business
by Amy Tankersley Sep 2
Brokers and agents, beware! Misclassifying employees as independent contractors has potential to bankrupt your business
If courts reclassify agents as employees, what will this mean for virtual brokerages, underperforming agents?
by Bernice Ross Jul 7
ZipRealty settles final class-action agent compensation lawsuit for $1.7M
Agreement resolves claims brought by former employee agents
by Inman Jan 22