NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and 'simmering enemies'
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 26
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by Inman Dec 25
The future of real estate: Merging technology with human connection
As the role of technology in our careers grows larger and larger, it’s natural to question: Is the role of the agent losing its value? Will agents become obsolete? 
by Inman Dec 25
Phoenix Realtors to NAR: 'We will not withdraw MLS Choice'
Phoenix Realtors rejected the trade group's demand that the association withdraw its MLS Choice membership for non-Realtors. PAR said the MLS Choice is a 'legally sound' option for agents
by Marian McPherson Dec 24
It's not over yet: Where real estate antitrust litigation is going in 2025
The new year will bring appeals, buyer commission cases, fights over current National Association of Realtor policies and possible Department of Justice intervention, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 24
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download
Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What's your take?
by Christy Murdock Dec 21
Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem
Aleem, Redfin's chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
24 gifts real estate agents actually really want for Christmas this year
Opinion
Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024
by Carl Medford Dec 20
NAR threatens Phoenix Realtors over MLS Choice membership
NAR sent the cease-and-desist letter to Phoenix Realtors over its MLS Choice option, which gives brokers access to state-compliant forms and legal aid but may also violate its 3-way agreement
by Marian McPherson Dec 19
Existing-home sales surge to highest level in more than 3 years
Existing-home sales rose 6.1% annually in November while 3 out of 4 US regions saw increases from 2023, according to new data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 19
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by Daniel Houston Dec 18
Clear Cooperation critics miss 'the forest for the trees,' eXp CEO says
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his 'North Star' is improving the experience of his agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due
As NAR's spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
In 2024, VCs focused on 'quality over quantity': CRETI
In total, real estate technology entrepreneurs landed $15.1B in funds for their ideas on how to improve the industry, according to CRETI’s 2024 Proptech Venture Capital Analysis
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 16