Gitcha launches services in California to assist fire-affected
'While we can’t create more housing, we can help those affected share their needs and connect with their community for support': Gitcha CEO
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 24
Gary Keller, Leo Pareja, Robert Reffkin: 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 Feb 21
Existing-home sales dip in January but maintain annual growth
Existing-home sales fell 4.9% in January to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08M. Despite the month-over-month decline, sales were still 2% higher than a year ago
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 21
13 Negotiation Questions Every Real Estate Agent Must Learn To Ask
Ask the right questions, and get buyers talking about what matters most to them
by Bernice Ross Feb 21
NAR, Phoenix Realtors settle fight over MLS Choice
The Arizona association will withdraw MLS Choice, but will still offer some resources to people holding real estate licenses who are not members of NAR
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
Stop the presses! NAR ceases printing its flagship magazine
As it seeks to slash costs to pay a $418M lawsuit settlement, the National Association of Realtors announced on Tuesday it would stop printing 'Realtor' magazine and move to a digital-only format
by Taylor Anderson Feb 19
Reffkin knocks NAR, says rules 'prop up' inexperienced agents
The Compass CEO said that NAR's rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 19
Judge 'surprised and confused' by buyers' ask in commission case
At a Thursday court hearing, Judge LaShonda A. Hunt denied a request to add more state law claims to an antitrust complaint from plaintiffs in a case known as Batton 1
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 18
Judges zero in on key question in REX’s appeal against Zillow, NAR
Was Zillow's policy shift, which led to a January 2021 update, a website update or an agreement with NAR that illegally restrained trade? Judges hear both sides
by Taylor Anderson Feb 17
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by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Aged marketing, mortgage anxiety, another argument: 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 Feb 14
Weichert and eXp continue fight against Gibson commission claims
As the brokerages try to fend off allegations of a 'sweetheart deal' in a separate case, they respond to the antitrust complaint they're facing in a Missouri court
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 12
NAR pulls the plug on its annual tech conference
The Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit will 'evolve' to provide year-round education, while signature events will move to other NAR conferences
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
Commission plaintiffs sue Sibcy Cline — and settle for nearly $1M
The independent, Ohio-based real estate brokerage will pay $895K to settle a lawsuit known as Keel for its lead plaintiff, bringing the total settlement fund for plaintiffs in the case to $11.5M
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
Agent anxiety over commissions falls as negotiations continue: Intel
Despite modest commission compression following the NAR settlement, agents are approaching conversations around compensation with less fear, according to the latest Intel Index survey data
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10