How commission chaos divided the real estate industry into 4 factions
The verdict in the monumental Sitzer | Burnett commission case in Missouri — plus oversight by federal regulators — has splintered the industry as it scrambles to figure out how to move forward
by Taylor Anderson Mar 20
An anticipated settlement still shocks the real estate industry
Proposed settlement represents 'nothing short of a sea change' for Realtors as NAR agrees to pay $418M and make sweeping changes
WATCH: Mauricio Umansky talks American Real Estate Association
Mauricio Umansky talks about his new professional organization, American Real Estate Association or AREA, with Brad Inman at Inman Connect New York
by Jessi Healey Feb 10
NAR CEO Nykia Wright appears — and disappears — in 'odd' new video
In a video that abruptly vanished from NAR's website Wednesday before resurfacing, Wright said the group does not set commissions — a practice it isn't currently being accused of — and welcomed competition from AREA
Recapping this year's ICNY and the people vs. tech dilemma
Opinion
ICNY 2024 was a comprehensive and robust gathering of real estate professionals, Bobbie Wasserman writes. It echoed the resilience and adaptability of the industry in a challenging time
by Bobbie Wasserman Feb 1
Pocket listing suit against NAR 'paused' for settlement talks
NAR was dismissed without paying any money or making any rule changes, but The PLS says it can reopen the case if they don't come to a deal
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 30
Does Umansky have what it takes to save real estate? The Download
At Inman Connect New York, The Agency founder unveiled his plan for a rival organization to take on NAR. Is there any chance it'll work?
by Christy Murdock Jan 27
Mauricio Umansky
The founder of The Agency is part of a team launching the American Real Estate Association as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
NAR President Tracy Kasper resigns, alleges blackmail
The National Association of Realtors' leader said she recently received a 'threat to disclose a past personal, non-financial matter unless she compromised her position at NAR'
It’s past time for proptechs to shift focus from agents to the consumer
Opinion
In the wake of potentially massive lawsuits and a maelstrom of mismanagement at the top of NAR, real estate's tech innovators have an opportunity to win back consumers on behalf of agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 3
NAR put on a brave face at NXT, but accountability is on the way
Opinion
More must be done to keep agents from paying for the National Association of Realtors' mistakes, NAR Accountability Project founder Jason Haber writes upon the conclusion of recent NAR NXT
by Jason Haber Nov 27
Donna Gland, longtime NAR HR Chief, set to retire after 38 years
Some NAR staffers and members had called for Gland's resignation, alleging she allowed a toxic work environment to flourish unchecked while protecting wrongdoing at the top
NAR CEO Bob Goldberg to retire early after 'emergency meetings'
Goldberg had been set to leave at the end of 2024, but will now step down this month. His departure comes on the heels of a harassment scandal at the trade organization
Mutiny inside NAR as staffers call for resignations of top executives
Employees of the trade group demanded the departures of NAR CEO Bob Goldberg, President Tracy Kasper, Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson and head of HR Donna Gland on Monday
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 19
NAR loses 'Great Place to Work' distinction on heels of Chicago rally
A rally at NAR headquarters in Chicago drew few Realtors on Monday, but organizers at the NAR Accountability Project declared a win nonetheless after NAR lost its 'Great Place to Work' merit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18