Bureau of Labor Statistics revises job growth downward by 818K
Numbers suggest that the labor market cooled off much faster than previously thought. The Federal Reserve now has a case to make a bigger cut in interest rates come September
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Nominations close soon for Inman’s inaugural AI Awards
The public nomination period for Inman’s AI Awards closes Sept. 6. Until then, all members of the Inman community are invited to nominate AI visionaries for consideration
by Inman Aug 21
Here's how you handled the first week post-settlement changes
We wanted to know what jitters, hiccups and horror stories you encountered (if any) as buyer agreements and MLS-based commission offers changed. Here's what you said
by Inman Aug 21
7 strategies for creating better opportunities in your business 
The difference between those who thrive and those who merely survive isn’t luck — it’s the choices they make, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Aug 21
Soft skills? I don’t need no stinking soft skills ...
Aaron Hendon teaches you to create a positive impression and enhance your communication and leadership impact when you focus on soft skills
by Aaron Hendon Aug 21
Money grows where trust flows: How to choose the right advisors
Sisters Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius discuss the importance of building a trusted network of advisors to support both personal and business growth
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Aug 21
ReAlpha's 'super app' dangles commission-free buyer agency
In addition to an AI-based home search, the application will not charge a commission for its use by a homebuyer, and includes human intervention and suport by a licensed sales professional
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 20
You've got mail: NAR settlement class notices head to consumers
Consumers will learn of the commission settlement via a website, emails and postcards. Claims from homesellers hoping to claim some of the settlement money are due by next May
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
The Agency's 'Buying Beverly Hills' fails to renew for third season
The Netflix show reportedly failed to renew because of factors surrounding the number of views versus the cost of production
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
Chicago's Dream Town automates buyer agency with CRM integration
As the industry grapples with best practices on how to deliver and execute new settlement-required buyer agency forms, one independent has already made it part of its in-house software
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 20
On Realtor.com's hottest ZIP codes list, the Midwest reigns supreme
Affordability and a plethora of amenities vaulted Gahanna, Ohio, to the top of Realtor.com's 2024 hottest ZIP codes list. ZIP codes in Missouri and Indiana made the list, too
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses
The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're 'working with.' But what exactly does that mean?
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 20
Change is here: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for August
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by Daniel Houston Aug 20
In lawns and on key chains, stealth commission offers raise red flags
Images that conceal commission offers, like a '3%' mowed into freshly cut grass, have become a phenomenon on message boards and online residential listings, according to an Inman analysis
by Taylor Anderson Aug 20
Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers
Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to queries from '13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements' as we head into the post-settlement transition
by Summer Goralik Aug 20