60-day clock begins for brokerages seeking to opt into $418M NAR deal
Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs on Friday asked the court to preliminarily approve the proposed deal. Brokerages and MLSs that were left out initially will have to take action by June 18 to be covered
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 22
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
As NAR settles, real estate braces for seismic shift: The Download
Everything you know about commissions is poised to change as NAR reaches a massive $418M settlement and promises unprecedented changes to the way members operate
by Christy Murdock Mar 16
NAR agrees to sweeping changes in $418M commission settlement
NAR would agree not to create rules that allow listing agents to set compensation for buyer brokers as part of the settlement. HomeServices of America not included in the deal
by Taylor Anderson Mar 15
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'
New commission suits and strategies: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the week's most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Nov. 10-16, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 17
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former US solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 17
NAR won't use lobbying chops for 'legislative fix' to commission suits
At a forum for reps of 50 large brokerage firms, The Realty Alliance CEO Craig Cheatham asked why the nearly 1.6M-member trade group can't use its political influence for an 'existential threat'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 16
NAR will argue for 'complete reversal' of Sitzer | Burnett verdict
The National Association of Realtors' legal team on Monday blamed the ruling on the judge. The plaintiffs' attorney, meanwhile, said NAR hadn't 'learned anything' from its 'resounding defeat'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
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
Redfin leaves NAR — and calls on its brokers and agents to follow suit
In a message to employees on Monday, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman cited NAR's harassment scandal and other grievances as reasons for calling on 1,800 Realtors to cancel memberships
by Ben Verde Oct 2
Volunteer leaders, Parcell included, focus of leaked 2022 NAR memo
Coupled with findings of an internal investigation made public this month, the memo addressed to Donna Gland reveals NAR was aware of a 'hostile, toxic work environment' as early as March 2022
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 27
Bombshell, mutiny, mild recession: Catch up with Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories, chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read stores of Sept. 15-21, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 22
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
'Trust has been broken': New NAR President vows to rebuild in video
National Association of Realtors President Tracy Kasper released the 5-minute video on Thursday outlining the organization's plan to address sexual misconduct charges and rebuild broken trust
by Marian McPherson Sep 7