NWMLS fires back at Compass, condemns 'exclusionary' tactics
The Washington-based multiple listing service said private listings entrench brokerages as 'gatekeepers.' The comments come after Robert Reffkin called out NWMLS on Instagram
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Private Listings Hub rolls out as Luxury Presence appeals to privacy
The product comes to market 2 months after the release of Brokerage Listing Networks, a product for creating internal listing networks for brokerages
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 28
NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman's 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 Mar 28
Pending home sales tick up as buyers make cautious comeback
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0% to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6% compared to last year
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 27
Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: 'DOJ is simply wrong'
Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75% of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 27
Understanding Clear Cooperation's delayed marketing exempt listings
Navigating the National Association of Realtors' amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don't want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis' lead
by Darryl Davis Mar 26
Commissions in dollars, not percentages, help consumers
The Consumer Policy Center argues that percentage-based commissions give buyers' agents a 'backward incentive' and that consumers now have a chance to save money
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
NAR opts to keep Clear Cooperation but adds a new option
After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within 1 day of marketing while adding new 'delayed marketing exempt listings'
by Taylor Anderson Mar 25
New Alabama law allows buyers to tour homes without contract
Alabama Association of Realtors CEO Jeremy Walker said the association was in favor of buyer-broker agreements in general, but felt requiring one for a home tour put buyers under duress
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 24
Rethink your assumptions when marketing to women homebuyers
Think women who buy are focused on style over substance? Think again. They’re mostly focused on financial matters and they’re willing to consider a fixer-upper
by Christy Murdock Mar 22
Top 10% of agents control nearly half of all listings as pay gap widens
Top agents are winning a greater share of listings in the wake of NAR's commission settlement last year, with high-performers holding 42.64% of all listings, new data from tech firm Relitix shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 21
Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: 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 Mar 21
Repealing CCP restores choice, trust, common sense: Darryl Davis
Opinion
When it comes to the Clear Cooperation Policy, the risks aren't worth the rewards and the potential for further litigation, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Mar 21
The proptech startup media guide: Build trust through earned media
Marci James' Proptech Marketing Guide series continues with strategies for building brand authority with earned media opportunities
by Marci James Mar 21
Judge allows Hanna Holdings buy-side commission case to continue
Homebuyer plaintiffs allege Hanna Holdings conspired to inflate commissions and that buyers are the ones who pay through higher home prices. Mixed ruling allows case to move forward
by Taylor Anderson Mar 20