MoxiWorks rolls out bevy of new buyer agent representation tools
Updates to presentation templates and the ability to include offered buyer-broker commissions as a percent or dollar are among the buyer-focused tools touted by the company on Wednesday
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 4
I'm a real estate broker, but I'm no longer a Realtor. Here's why
Opinion
Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR
by Nadine Hiser Sep 4
Top Florida indie The Keyes Company settles commission suits
The settlement was revealed in a new court filing, though the company has not said how much it might pay. The Keyes Company has more than 4,000 agents working across Florida
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 3
A bicoastal agent's life since the commission rules changed
Opinion
Selling real estate under the new commission rules is like playing Red Light, Green Light on a tightrope, bicoastal agent Cara Ameer writes. Here’s how her business has been since the change
by Cara Ameer Sep 3
Lamacchia: Knock off the threats to hardworking real estate agents
Opinion
Anthony Lamacchia said threats of severe penalties for commission violations leveled by plaintiffs lawyer Michael Ketchmark and Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate are 'unnecessary'
Can I say 'call for buyer’s agent compensation' in private remarks?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents can mention buyer’s agent compensation in the private remarks on the MLS
by Summer Goralik Sep 2
More suits, new reports, demure micro-trends: 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 Aug 30
Josh Sitzer, plaintiff in commission case, launches à la carte platform
Landian, a flat-fee and à la carte platform, offers $49 tours and $199 for written offers to sellers, but the real bombshell may be Sitzer's involvement so soon after the $5B Sitzer | Burnett verdict
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 30
NAR to fight DOJ investigation all the way to the Supreme Court
The case dates back to a 2020 settlement between NAR and the DOJ, and to the DOJ's 2021 attempt to withdraw from that settlement — something NAR is trying to block
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 30
A 5-step plan to reduce homebuyer stress and sell more houses now
Buyers are more stressed out than ever. Jimmy Burgess shares a plan to help you help your buyer clients and earn their trust
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 30
Monestier hero
In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 27
I'm a listing agent. Do I need buyer agreement proof before showings?
Opinion
With confusion around the new commission rules, compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents should verify signed buyer-broker agreements before showing a property
by Summer Goralik Aug 27
Realtors file suit against Move, NAR over 'fake leads' scheme
The 8 Realtors are seeking class action status in their lawsuit against Realtor.com for allegedly selling unvetted and fraudulent buyer and seller leads
by Marian McPherson Aug 26
Watchers, workarounds and what you need to know: 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 Aug 23
Be a trusted real estate ally for women clients in today's market
Women's real estate advocate Bobbie Wasserman shares strategies for overcoming hurdles that sometimes block women from optimizing the financial potential of real estate ownership
by Bobbie Wasserman Aug 23