Broker alleges NAR rules 'forced' her to pay for inactive agents
In an updated antitrust complaint, a broker takes aim at NAR's 3-way agreement and other membership rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 28
Agents embrace private listing networks. Consumers? Not yet
Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Real estate lawyers take big stand against agent commission sharing
CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
What the new AI reasoning models mean for real estate
ChatGPT is great for simple tasks like writing marketing materials. The latest AI reasoning models are capable of taking on complex assignments that once would have required a human assistant
by Matt Carter Jan 22
NAR wants Michigan 3-way lawsuit thrown out
The case began in August and challenges requirements that agents belong to local, state and national Realtor associations. NAR previously asked to have the case dismissed in November
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 16
Judge orders eXp to turn over 'sweetheart deal' negotiation docs
Court probes 'reverse auction' allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
Former Realtor president sues NAR over 3-way agreement
Agent Preston Moore decried his suspension following an ethics investigation he alleges was discriminatory and said he was 'forced' to belong to NAR for MLS access
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ
Justices will review NAR's petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The trade group seeks 'to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties'
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
Phoenix Realtors to NAR: 'We will not withdraw MLS Choice'
Phoenix Realtors rejected the trade group's demand that the association withdraw its MLS Choice membership for non-Realtors. PAR said the MLS Choice is a 'legally sound' option for agents
by Marian McPherson Dec 24
Majority of real estate pros support Clear Cooperation, Intel Index finds
Supporters of the policy outnumber critics nearly 3-to-1, according to new data from the Inman Intel Index survey. Agents at larger brokerages were more receptive to the criticisms, Intel found
by Daniel Houston Dec 16
James Dwiggins: Clear Cooperation opponents are prioritizing profits
Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent's influence
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 10
Judge lays out reasoning for NAR settlement approval
Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested
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
After NAR NXT, it's clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits 
Opinion
This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control
by Darryl Davis Nov 19