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
A pirate flag to symbolize real estate strategies that died.
Now is a great time to take a hard look at your daily activities, and see if there may be adjustments you can make that will lead to more success, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 9
Commission settlement against Side and others gets first approval
In addition to Side, the fast-moving case — known as Keel for its lead homeseller — names as defendants Washington Fine Properties, Seven Gables, Brooklyn New York MLS and others
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 7
Blueprints, lawsuits, tariffs: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
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 7
Robert Reffkin nods to Gary Keller in latest Clear Cooperation critique
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin lays out 10 questions his agents are asking in the wake of NAR's commission settlement in his latest argument in favor of consumer choice and against CCP
by Robert Reffkin Feb 7
Crye-Leike alleges coverage under NAR deal despite industry ranking
Despite its ranking as the 31st largest brokerage in the T3 Sixty Real Estate Almanac for more than $7B in sales volume in 2022, Crye-Leike says Gibson suit shouldn't be allowed to proceed
Rayse proves 'transparency is power' to win sales: Tech Review
To succeed in this era, agents need to communicate and recognize consumers have options
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 7
Legal tit-for-tat pulls back curtain on eXp's 'sweetheart' settlement
In court filings, eXp, Weichert and plaintiffs share new details about how settlement negotiations in the Gibson case fell apart before the brokerage moved to settle in a case called Hooper
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Home prices continued to climb in most US metro areas in Q4: NAR
Home prices have continued their upward trend in Q4 2024, with 89% of US metro areas seeing an increase in single-family existing-home prices, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 6