Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
Anywhere joins push to reform NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Documents obtained by Inman show Anywhere shares some — but not all — of Compass' concerns with the rule while on Thursday Compass CEO Robert Reffkin reiterated his call to ditch the policy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 27
Here's why you do (or don't) want to see Clear Cooperation repealed
Dozens of you weighed in with your thoughts on Clear Cooperation, its pros and cons, and whether it's time to put the controversial policy on ice
by Inman Sep 25
NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy
The American Real Estate Association's call to end NAR's pocket rule has drawn nearly 3,000 signatures since Friday, when the petition was first uploaded to the Change.org platform
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 23
The top 35 agents in Hollywood today are still setting records
LA's top luxury agents are continuing to sell at staggering heights despite a variety of market factors working against them, all while keeping temperamental celebrity clients happy
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
Umansky threatens to sue NAR as pocket listing pressure mounts
The Agency CEO and founder said he plans to revive a lawsuit against NAR over a pocket listing network. The threat came days after NAR officials convened to reevaluate Clear Cooperation
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17
Frustrated? Here's why leaving NAR won't solve the problem
Despite its problems, brokerage CEO Sean Frank writes, NAR membership is still the logical option for real estate professionals
by Sean Frank Sep 17
Clear Cooperation takes center stage, faces pressure to change
Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry's most polarizing rules
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
Mauricio Umansky launches live coaching network for real estate
Weekly sessions that will take place on Fireside will provide established and aspiring real estate pros access to Umansky's mentorship and coaching with a focus on entrepreneurship and sales
SERHANT.'s 'Owning Manhattan' renewed for Season 2 on Netflix
The first season of the hit reality series featuring agents from Ryan Serhant's brokerage dropped on Netflix 2 months ago. A release date for the second season wasn't immediately revealed
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Mauricio Umansky's 5 tips for making brokerage decisions
Mauricio Umansky shares five key strategies for making (and modeling) more meaningful choices as a brokerage leader
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 22
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
Michigan Realtors are mad as hell, and they're suing: The Download
NAR buckles up for a new legal brouhaha as Michigan agents and brokers head to court over 'compulsory' membership to access the MLS after removing 'guaranteed broker commission'
by Christy Murdock Aug 17
American Real Estate Association debuts membership program
The association aims to offer an alternative to NAR and is launching its membership program when there is a 'lot of dissatisfaction with the status quo,' according to one co-founder
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
NAR interim CEO: Settlement was ‘unequivocally’ the right move
In an interview with NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright urged members to lean back into engaging the 1.5M-member trade organization
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15