Catch up on all the big commission conversations from Inman Connect
The chaos surrounding commissions that characterized much of 2024 was still on the minds of the professionals packed into the New York Hilton Midtown last week. See the sessions you missed
Leaders foresee opportunity in wake of antitrust commission suits
Leaders at last week's Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year's tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate's new normal
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
How to take advantage of 'the new normal' post-NAR settlement
At Inman Connect New York, Kendall Bonner, Russ Cofano and Christine Jacobson urged agents to change how they communicate their value
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 22
NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and 'simmering enemies'
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 26
It's not over yet: Where real estate antitrust litigation is going in 2025
The new year will bring appeals, buyer commission cases, fights over current National Association of Realtor policies and possible Department of Justice intervention, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 24
Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due
As NAR's spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
'Business as usual': Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out
New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos
NAR settlement still an enigma for some ahead of big Aug. 17 deadline
Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than 2 weeks
EXp Realty taps healthcare exec to lead sustainability efforts
Former USANA Health exec Donald Cherry will now lead eXp Realty's sustainability efforts. Cherry is the 5th high-level hire or promotion eXp has made this year
by Marian McPherson Jul 26
Will dual agency become common after NAR's settlement?
Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as 'double ending'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
How to own your value in a post-NAR settlement world
As we move forward together, eXp's Kendall Bonner writes, demonstrating a higher level of knowledge and expertise is essential for conveying your worth to potential clients
EXp Realty promotes Kendall Bonner to VP of industry relations
A year after moving from RE/MAX to eXp Realty, Bonner has been chosen to lead the brokerage's industry relations efforts. She is also the leader of The Kendall Bonner Team in Tampa
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
How to approach and tailor your business plan to today's market
Watch the latest Inman Access class to hear what industry experts are prioritizing in 2024 and how the current market will impact or change the way they are approaching their business plans
by Claire Buzzanca Feb 7
'If you think it, ink it': The systems top producers need in 2024
Unpack the tools and insights you’ll need for 2024 with Red Apple Coaching and Consulting’s Mary-Anne Gillespie, Compass’ Courtney Smith and Douglas Elliman’s Jacky Teplitzky
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 24
Talk and tech tools to help agents thrive in 2024
Tech and team leaders who spoke at Agent Connect on Tuesday stressed how agents can think outside the box to provide solutions for themselves, their clients and other agents in the industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24