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
The compliance violations that risk drawing an 'enforcement trifecta'
Opinion
Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 12
Decline in NAR membership, long expected, hasn't materialized yet
With 1,526,631 members as of Oct. 31, the National Association of Realtors is on track to end 2024 with its fourth-highest membership numbers on record. Next year, however, is a different story
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
'Thank u, NXT:' NAR steers clear of Clear Cooperation at its big event
A National Association of Realtors spokesperson told Inman that the trade organization is continuing to gather feedback on the pocket listing rule through 'many channels'
After NAR deal, MLSs will have to reinvent themselves — or else
At NAR NXT, panelists Marilyn Wilson, James Dwiggins and Clint Skutchan advised MLSs to make themselves essential without guaranteeing compensation
Anywhere unfazed by 3% revenue decline as luxury segment thrives
Revenue, closed transaction volume and net income fell in Q3, earnings data on Thursday shows. But a strong luxury push and October uptick in buyer activity have set the stage for a robust Q4
by Marian McPherson Nov 7
NAR asks court to toss antitrust lawsuit from Michigan brokers
Trade group says plaintiffs' complaint over 'compulsory' Realtor membership to access the MLS is 'nothing more than a desire to have membership benefits without membership'
CMLS urges NAR to keep Clear Cooperation in new letter
CMLS CEO Denee Evans argued against the 'removal or significant weakening of a policy so critical to the integrity of our housing market' in an open letter to NAR and its members Friday afternoon
Brokers, you're accountable for your agents' behavior
With more supervision layers required due to NAR's settlement, consider these tasks, policy ideas and suggestions when updating your systems, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Oct 22
Zillow CEO: It's 'obvious' private listing networks harm consumers
In his first appearance on Mike DelPrete's podcast, Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman defended Clear Cooperation and its role in protecting consumer choice and upholding agent value
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
What's the buzz? North Carolina Regional MLS rebrands as Hive MLS
Along with a new name and logo, Hive MLS has set its sights on releasing new tools available to 18 MLS and Realtor Association members across North Carolina and Georgia, executives told Inman
by Marian McPherson Oct 17