MLSs opt out, work around, push back at new rules: The Download
MLSs rethink rules and develop new policies in the face of upcoming changes to their ability to post compensation information
by Christy Murdock May 31
Nation’s largest MLS now allows listings to show seller concessions
The change allows listings in the California Regional Multiple Listing Service to display whether a homeseller is willing to offer concessions in price — including to cover broker fees
by Taylor Anderson May 29
RentSpree, UtahRealEstate.com ink software union
RentSpree partners with more than 300 associations and MLSs that use its ApplyLink solution to automate application collection, screening, approval and other property management operations
by Craig C. Rowe May 15
Realtor.com CEO delivers full-throated speech in support of NAR
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales took to the podium on Monday at the MLS Forum of the Realtors Legislative Meetings to refute rival CoStar's earlier claims about Homes.com's growing traffic
NAR commission settlement rules will go into effect in August
The massive trade organization promised in March to make various policy changes as part of a landmark settlement. The rules will now roll out slightly later than expected
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
Sitzer | Burnett judge consolidates 2 nationwide commission suits
The Gibson and Umpa cases allege Berkshire Hathaway Energy, eXp, Redfin, Weichert, United Real Estate, Douglas Elliman, HomeSmart and others conspired against homesellers nationwide
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 25
R New York becomes 1st big brokerage to join NAR challenger
With the addition, roughly 800 agents will boost Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky's American Real Estate Association membership by nearly 30% to about 3,800 members
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
Corcoran, commission, cases: Inman's Top 5 stories this week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 5
Ohio multiple listing service MLS Now appoints new CEO
Garry Marsoubian previously held a leadership position at Bright MLS and has experience working with multiple listing services' data and technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 4
Introducing the stages of 2024's Inman Connect Las Vegas
This year's Inman Connect event will be setting the stages to provide everything agents, brokers, marketers and CEOs need to make decisions, deploy new real estate strategies and gain clarity
by Laura Monroe Apr 4
After the NAR settlement, 5 keys to buyer relationship marketing
Agents who adapt to the new reality by cementing their relationships will be in a position to seize the day as market winds shift, mega-team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Mar 20
Agents storm TikTok with flood of complaints after NAR settlement
Since Friday, real estate agents have been arguing on the video sharing platform that the recent commission suit settlement is likely to hurt both homebuyers and the agents who represent them
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
NAR's $418M settlement throws a wrench at the MLS. So now what?
If the proposed settlement is approved, multiple listing services will be forced to nix the buyer commission field by July. Now is the time to prepare, writes author and trainer Bernice Ross
by Bernice Ross Mar 19
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
Got an ugly listing? New Western's got a new solution
The new Podium program aims to give agents an easy way to sell their most difficult properties to New Western's pool of more than 200K investors
by Ben Verde Feb 29