Pending home sales dip slightly following strong October
The pending sales of existing homes dipped down 2.2 percent in November, in line with the National Association of Realtors' prediction of a slowdown
by Ben Verde Dec 29
Real estate reality check: 7 myths exposed and explained
Many real estate misconceptions can prevent agents from growing. Here are some of the common myths and why you should ignore them in order to find success
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 26
New court ruling is both victory and defeat for NAR and REX
Discount brokerage's antitrust claims survive after judge concludes REX 'plausibly alleges that Zillow changed its websites because of NAR’s rules'
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 21
John Sebree will be the California Association of Realtors' new CEO
Industry veteran will start new position on Feb. 1, after outgoing CEO Joel Singer retires
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 20
From hate speech to antitrust: The year in MLSs and associations
2021 came with Realtor misbehavior, rising legal and regulatory scrutiny and MLSs becoming tech investors after Zillow's acquisition of ShowingTime
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
Gary Gold: NAR's pocket listing policy is 'nonsensical, stupid'
Real estate's premier luxury agent argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy is 'authoritarian' and accomplishes the opposite of its stated intent in an exclusive interview with Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
2022 game plan: 20+ buyer and seller facts to inform your business
What's critical to buyers and sellers now, and what's changed over the past year? If you're in the throes of strategizing for next year, here are a few key demographics, trends and takeaways — plucked from NAR's 2021 buyer and seller research — broken down for brokers, teams and agents
by Christy Murdock Dec 15
Brad Inman’s real estate predictions for 2022: Here's to a sober year
Opinion
Keller Williams, Douglas Elliman, the DOJ and the NAR. Brad Inman's crystal ball is 'a little foggy — but a big trend is coming into focus for me' in 2022, Inman's founder writes
by Brad Inman Dec 15
Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable
The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Court tosses REX antitrust suit against Oregon anti-rebate law
Judge said discount brokerage had made 'compelling arguments' that law hurts consumers and artificially inflates home prices, but that states are immune from federal antitrust laws
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 10
15 smart side hustles for real estate agents right now
Incorporate these 15 side gigs into your business plan to keep you afloat
by Christy Murdock Dec 10
NAR deemed 'Great Place to Work' for 2nd year in a row
Most of the National Association of Realtors' 342 employees have worked at the trade organization for 6 years or more
Windermere distances itself from anti-LGBTQ Missoula pastor
Lawyer for Brandon Huber, the agent at the center of the controversy, says ‘Windermere's woke corporate office in Seattle’ unlikely to have an impact on Huber’s status with his local franchise
by Marian McPherson Dec 6
DOJ to appear in court in appeal of pocket listing lawsuit against NAR
The agency, which is currently investigating the trade association's Clear Cooperation Policy, says it's defending its interest in the application of antitrust laws to the real estate industry
Objection handled! 11 articles that’ll help you defend your commission
Here are 11 articles written by industry pros on how to overcome objections, defend your real estate commission, and keep it in your pocket
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 2