Real estate brokers didn't fear the lawsuits — until NAR settled: Intel
Anxiety around commissions leaped to the top of the worries brokerage leaders face, pushing down concerns around inventory and competition, according to Inman Intel Index survey results
by Daniel Houston Apr 22
Commission lawsuits, updates, getting listings: Inman Top 5
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 19
'The sky is not falling': Fighting fear and frustration post-settlement
Nick Schlekeway looks at the consumer, governmental and industry forces that led to the post-settlement landscape and the opportunities they present for those willing to move forward
by Nick Schlekeway Apr 19
Build bridges with these answers to frequent NAR settlement queries
Opinion
Don't get defensive and burn bridges when you talk about recent settlements. Jimmy Burgess shares talking points to educate sellers and the public about the state of your business
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 19
Still standing: Realtor resilience for challenging times
Need a pep talk? Coach Darryl Davis offers a little wisdom to help you remember your value and navigate the difficult waters of client service
by Darryl Davis Apr 18
Here are the craziest things you've heard about commissions: Pulse
There's a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding out there. Here are the wildest things you've heard about commissions so far
by Inman Apr 17
What agents do post-settlement will define Real Estate 3.0
Two major real estate market transformations defined the past 50 years, writes CEO Patrick Kilner. Are we ready for whatever comes next?
by Patrick Kilner Apr 16
DOJ vs. NAR, UWM vs. Rocket, and more: Inman Top 5 stories
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 12
leads, neighborhood, farm, geo farm,
If you want to build the listing side of your business post-NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 11
How NAR's settlement threatens Black Realtors and homebuyers
This is a moment in history when NAREB and our leaders must stand up for justice and equality, writes Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers
Brokers brace for NAR settlement to drive commissions south: Intel
A $418M settlement in March by NAR caught agents and leaders by surprise. In a mixed bag of responses to the latest Intel Index poll, they shared their early reactions and existential fears
by Daniel Houston Apr 10
WATCH: How agent compensation works in a post-lawsuit world
James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson discuss the shifting landscape of agent compensation following the proposed NAR settlement with Ed Zorn, VP and general counsel for CRMLS
by James Dwiggins Apr 9
Possibility, probability and paradox after NAR's settlement: DelPrete
Getting distracted by remote possibilities in the face of uncertainty keeps you from focusing on the facts, writes Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete Apr 8
Forget the NAR settlement. New development transactions still pay
Opinion
As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes
by Hana Cha Apr 8
The NAR settlement would bring ‘significant benefits’ to buyers: CFA
That includes benefits for first-time homebuyers, who might be better served by inexperienced agents. But some benefits require changes from mortgage lenders, consumer watchdog says
by Taylor Anderson Apr 5