NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out
New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time
The Inman real estate commission FAQ: Hit the ground running in 2025
Now that we're in the thick of the 'New Normal,' it's time to answer the frequently asked questions agents and brokerages have about the newly implemented commission settlement rule changes
by Christy Murdock Aug 19
Michael Ketchmark: Every move you make, we'll be watching you
In a phone interview, lead plaintiffs' counsel Michael Ketchmark weighed in on the consequences of violating the NAR settlement, Zillow's business model, and the 'monster case' that remains
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
Watch out for these 3 pitfalls to avoid pricey fines in your future
Steep fines can stack up and swiftly put you in a sticky situation. What's worse is when it's your competition turning you in. Trainer Rachael Hite tells you how to stay on the right side of the rules
by Rachael Hite Aug 19
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
Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today
The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors' major antitrust settlement. They're poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 17
A brave new world awaits the real estate industry. Are you prepared?
Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It's a brave new world, and it begins this weekend
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
Compass CEO: Clear cooperation is 'anti-homeowner'
Robert Reffkin said clear cooperation forces homeowners into a system that attaches 'negative insights' to listings, and predicted the polarizing anti-pocket listing rule is ultimately doomed
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Rival portal execs team up against a common foe: MLS red tape
Redfin and Zillow execs made the case at Inman Broker Connect that consumers would benefit from more universal standards of data sharing by MLSs but said the path to such a future is rocky
by Daniel Houston Jul 31
More than 10M homesellers targeted in class-action media blitz
JND Legal Administration, the company tapped by lawyers to oversee administrative tasks around the Gibson settlement, sent mail out to millions of potential class members earlier this year
by Taylor Anderson Jul 26
11 things great real estate agents know before they show a home
Jimmy Burgess offers the insight you need to prove your value as you serve buyer clients. Here are the 11 things exceptional buyer’s agents know before showing a property
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 26
New would-be buyer steps in with offer for REColorado
Ohio-based software company MRI Software is making a bid for the MLS just days before it could be sold to another buyer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
EXp not 'doing broker-to-broker compensation' — with caveats
A much-discussed listing agreement update reflects upcoming NAR rules, but it doesn't bar sellers from offering compensation to buyers' agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
The California Association of Realtors says even though offers of compensation among brokers remain legal, members and their clients should not rely on 'historically common practices'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 12