Eliminating 'Days on Market' will hurt clients — and your commission
Opinion
With some calling for the removal of 'Days on Market' data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice
by Cara Ameer Jan 21
powerful chatgpt prompts for real estate agents
Agents who lean into using AI to serve their clients at a higher level, Jimmy Burgess writes, will absolutely outperform the agents who don’t embrace this technology
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 16
Lawsuit between NAR, Top Agent Network dismissed — again
TAN and NAR have agreed to dismiss their lawsuit, according to court documents filed on Monday. However, Top Agent Network can re-file charges or bring the case to another court in the future
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Clear Cooperation, embraced by agents, divides real estate clients
In a world without Clear Cooperation, real estate agents who believe in the value of multiple listing services would have more convincing to do, an Intel survey of 3,000 US consumers finds
by Daniel Houston Jan 13
How to build a real estate business with proven strategies
Ready to get growing in the new year? Jimmy Burgess shares practical, actionable strategies to help you meet your goals
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 9
Robert Reffkin predicts the end of Clear Cooperation in 2025
The Compass CEO, long a critic of the polarizing NAR rule, believes that the real estate industry as a whole will finally come around to his view in the near future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
NAR threatens Phoenix Realtors over MLS Choice membership
NAR sent the cease-and-desist letter to Phoenix Realtors over its MLS Choice option, which gives brokers access to state-compliant forms and legal aid but may also violate its 3-way agreement
by Marian McPherson Dec 19
News Knockout Final: Your favorite 2 stories of the year duke it out
Commission lawsuits and industry practice changes will face off in our final bracket challenge. Inman readers, vote now and let us know what you think is the most important story of 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 19
News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote
The commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxe brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote for the Final 4 top stories of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
Clear Cooperation critics miss 'the forest for the trees,' eXp CEO says
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his 'North Star' is improving the experience of his agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales sees a silver lining in portal wars
Ahead of his second Inman Connect New York appearance this January, Eales dished on Clear Cooperation, housing affordability and the bright side of Realtor.com's ongoing feud with CoStar
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
About to expire? How to hit reset on stale listings (and salty sellers)
Hit the refresh button with your sellers, and build buzz around the property before it expires
by Bernice Ross Dec 4
Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play
Opinion
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 26
ICYMI at NXT: 3-way agreement and a national MLS? The Download
As NAR's members and leaders met up, the industry's biggest question marks took center stage amid a mix of opinions and perspectives
by Christy Murdock Nov 15