'It's an arms race': How portals are adapting to the commission crunch
The upending of NAR's cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they're adopting to suit the moment
by Marian McPherson May 28
Veterans Affairs will suspend rule blocking vets from paying agents
Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corridon said Tuesday the agency would lift rules preventing vets from using low-cost VA loans to pay agents until it engages in a formal rule-making process
by Taylor Anderson May 22
How you think buyers will pay their agents post-settlement: Pulse
You have plenty of ideas about how buyers might be paying for agent services moving forward. Here are the ones you shared with us
by Inman May 22
Inside the lock-in effect: Cheap mortgages weigh on US consumers
Homeowners with at least a 5% mortgage rate are 3 times as likely to enter the market soon as those with a sub-3.5% rate, according to results from Inman-Dig Insights' latest consumer poll
by Daniel Houston May 20
Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission chaos
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 14
What agents and brokers really want to tell each other: Intel survey
Agents and brokers talk. A lot. But what's left unsaid may be nearly as important. Intel analyzed survey responses of hundreds of real estate professionals for insights into an unbreakable bond
by Daniel Houston May 13
Midyear, settlements, changes: Inman's 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 May 10
Intel Broker’s Guide: When a seller won't foot the buyer's agent bill
Powered by the latest polling results from the Inman Intel Index, this wide-ranging guide explores how brokerages are steeling themselves for a new type of client: the buyer's-fee-evading seller
by Daniel Houston May 6
How agents can rise to the top of their market in the next 90 days
Real estate coach Jonathan Lack shares insights for what agents can do in the next 30, 60 and 90 days to perform at a higher level in the wake of commission lawsuit settlements
Growth in residential, rental and mortgage segments lift Zillow in Q1
Zillow tallied growing revenue while stabilizing losses in the first quarter of the year as the reigning search portal narrowed in on its post-commission settlement strategy on Wednesday
by Marian McPherson May 1
Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission mess
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly told the Inman Intel Index they believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 1
As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download
Opinion
With preliminary approval of NAR's deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business?
by Christy Murdock Apr 27
LA home sells $705K over asking: The moves behind this agent's deal
A remodel, strategic pricing, choice photos, an offer deadline and strong agent relationships helped the O'Connor sisters sell a property that previously sat on the market for nearly 1 year
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 26
Court movements, FAQ answers, ticking clocks: 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 26
Here are your thoughts on the changing role of listing agents
You shared your back-in-the-saddle, boots-on-the-ground perspectives now that NAR's settlement has received preliminary approval
by Inman Apr 24