What happens if the DOJ kills cooperation and compensation on the MLS?
Opinion
Given how slowly change takes place in the real estate industry, any change in compensation may be years off. On the other hand, if the DOJ were to force the end of the shared compensation, the industry will have to scramble to shift to an entirely new environment
by Bernice Ross May 11
Why the two 'bombshell lawsuits' will probably be duds
Opinion
The certification of the class in Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR is only an initial procedural step and there are serious issues with the plaintiff’s complaint. Still, however, the industry needs to proactively address the underlying issues regarding agent compensation
by Bernice Ross May 4
NAR heads into midyear gathering while under siege on multiple fronts
The National Association of Realtors, which boasts 1.5M members, will tackle real estate's hottest topics a week after suffering a series of legal setbacks in court. Here's a breakdown of the agenda
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
Tech explosion could drive renaissance for indie brokerages
As billions flow into proptech, indie brokerages can thrive by seeking out solutions that keep agents focused on their clients
by Matt Carter Apr 21
Strategy first — then technology, proptech leaders emphasize at ICNY
'Too many agents — and too many brokers, quite honestly — will go buy the next shiny thing without thinking about the strategy,' Homegenius executive Jose Perez said at ICNY Wednesday
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 21
9 proptech upstarts hoping to strike it big at Inman Connect New York
A number of proptech upstarts are here to find customers, get feedback and gain momentum from the event's captive, tech-savvy attendees
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 19
After early stumbles, real estate tech startup Remine hires new CEO
Frederick Townes joins Remine following several tumultuous years for the company, and six months after it was acquired by a group of MLSs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
Meet Playhouse, the app that wants to turn Zillow scrolling into a game
Opinion
Playhouse is brand new, features a price-guessing game and has recently had an infusion of venture capital. The pitch is that it's TikTok, but for real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 7
Stress less, do more: Pain-free productivity tips that work
It’s the little things that matter most when it comes to making your workday more productive
by Christy Murdock Apr 6
As homebuyers pine for options, startups scramble to fill the void
A new class of tech company is responding to the home inventory shortage by taking sellers to the edge of the MLS — and sometimes beyond — with off-market appeals and more
by Daniel Houston Mar 29
Zillow-owned StreetEasy is turning into a 'de facto MLS,' agents balk
StreetEasy announced on Monday that it would ban listings — not agents — who don't follow the platform's 24-hour listing policy. Agents are saying the change isn't enough
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Lone Wolf makes deal with largest Realtor association in Texas
Lone Wolf said the 145,000-member Texas Realtors will use the zipForms edition of its product, an alternative that stems from its 2019 acquisition of the e-forms company zipLogix
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 10
15 ways to make your property descriptions more inclusive
By making property descriptions inclusive, you create the circumstances for fair housing
by Christy Murdock Feb 23
Redfin CEO: 'We probably waited too long to build a national brand'
During Inman Connect Now, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also noted that there is pressure on agent commissions right now, and expressed support for the MLS system
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
NAR-owned SentriLock sues rival Supra over patent infringement
The lawsuit from the National Association of Realtors against parent company Carrier Global claims Supra knowingly stole and sold lockbox technology that rightfully belongs to SentriLock
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 15