buyer's agent commission
Opinion
The Consumer Policy Center still thinks commissions are too high. Cara Ameer writes that buyers and their agents should be allowed to determine the value of competent representation
by Cara Ameer Dec 3
Redfin on 2026: Affordability improves, sales rise only slightly
Expect a slight increase in sales and the slowest home price growth since 2011, with buyers staying on the sidelines due to concerns about the economy, according to Redfin economists
by Taylor Anderson Dec 2
EXp CEO Leo Pareja: We aren’t waiting for NAR on referrals
EXp rolled out updated referral disclosure forms on Monday. ‘Are we waiting for some 3rd-party body that we're members of to have our back? As we learned, I'd rather be safe than sorry’: Pareja
by Taylor Anderson Dec 1
After failed NAR vote, brokerages beef up referral disclosures
After the National Association of Realtors failed to pass a broad referral disclosure requirement, some major real estate players are embracing transparency on their own
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26
October was another slow month for pending home sales
New NAR data shows that pending sales were down in October. The West was especially hard hit, though at least one region eked out a strong performance
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
More MLSs are moving to provide non-Realtors with access
‘Maybe it’s time.’ In the wake of a recent change by the National Association of Realtors, more multiple listing services may explore ways to provide access to non-Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26
attitude of gratitude
Opinion
As we step into the season of giving and gratitude, Lori Muller writes that it's a good time to reflect on all that the industry gives us, so we can give back to others
by Lori Muller Nov 26
California Association of Realtors leans into referral fee transparency
CAR issued a statement broadly in support of referral fee disclosure just days after a group of Realtors at NAR voted against expanding disclosure requirements
by Taylor Anderson Nov 24
Zillow's listing ban hangs in the balance after 4-day hearing
Zillow and Compass endured a 4-day hearing this week over the portal's listing access standards. A judge will now decide if the portal can enforce the standards while Compass's lawsuit continues
by Marian McPherson Nov 24
NAR profile of home buyers and sellers
Agents who think they know market conditions may need to think again, writes trainer Bernice Ross. She shares her top insights for success heading into 2026
by Bernice Ross Nov 24
3 under-the-radar trends from October’s Intel Index survey
For many agents and brokers, the housing market feels stuck in place. Here's what's been moving the needle in recent weeks, according to Intel's monthly survey of real estate professionals
by Daniel Houston Nov 24
NAR NXT
ICYMI, get caught up on all of the moves made last week at NAR's flagship event, NAR NXT, including changes to the rules and organizational leadership
by Christy Murdock Nov 22
This week was all about NAR: 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 Nov 21
Dispatches from NAR NXT as real estate grapples with AI
NAR NXT is known for its focus on governance and the larger issues that shape how agents work, but it also reminds us that there are a lot of sharp, creative people leading the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
Tailwinds pull October existing-home sales up 1.2%
A dip in mortgage rates helped homebuyers push past economic uncertainty in October, according to NAR's latest existing-home sales report
by Marian McPherson Nov 20