Median home sale price in US rises to record high as transactions dip
The median sale price for an existing home in the US has grown to a whopping $419,300 — the highest since NAR began tracking the metric — following 11-consecutive months of price gains
by Ben Verde Jun 21
Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight
Industry leaders see the lawsuits as 1 of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Former NAR employee seeks $1M in new lawsuit alleging retaliation
Roshani Sheth, a former product manager for the Realtors Information Network, filed suit after an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission probe into her racial and sexual harassment claims
by Taylor Anderson Jun 20
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by Daniel Houston Jun 20
MLSs and Realtor associations can do more to add value
According to eXp’s Troy Palmquist, these professional organizations have a greater role to play in providing services to support agents
by Troy Palmquist Jun 20
'Not warranted': DOJ pushes back against NAR rehearing request
The US Department of Justice on Monday argued NAR 'does not identify any errors of law or fact meriting panel rehearing' over whether the antitrust enforcer can reopen its probe into NAR rules
Countdown as firms not covered by NAR settlement face tough choice
Brokerages and MLSs have until 11:59 pm CST Tuesday to opt in to deals resolving antitrust claims brought by sellers targeting commissions. Inman contacted 79 brokerages for their updates
by Taylor Anderson Jun 18
Redy launches cash-for-listing model in 5 markets
Homeowners use Redy’s interface to publish information about their home with the hope real estate agents will pay them in exchange for the listing business
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 18
Mark your calendars: DOJ set to weigh in on multiple antitrust cases
The antitrust enforcer has until June 20 and 21 to give its take on three real estate-related cases and potentially influence upcoming commission changes
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 18
8 strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate uncertain times
The only thing certain is change, especially for real estate professionals. Dr. Jeff Richmond shares what it takes to keep stillness and shift your mindset from fear to opportunity
by Jeff Richmond Jun 17
Agents have complicated feelings about NAR, new Intel survey finds
Agents who rely on NAR primarily to protect their public image are less certain the trade group — which still enjoys broad approval — is a net positive for the industry, according to Intel poll results
by Daniel Houston Jun 10
Appeals, agency and appointments: It's 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 Christy Murdock Jun 7
NAR Pride Month post draws hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ replies
The National Association of Realtors' Instragram post highlighting Pride Month has garnered nearly 900 comments — the majority of them against the LGBTQ+ community
by Marian McPherson Jun 6
NAR says settlement 'eliminates' steering. Plaintiffs issue warning
Plaintiffs' lawyer Michael Ketchmark vowed legal action to enforce deal: 'Anyone who thinks they can send a few emails or bury their head in the sand and avoid the application of the law is wrong'
Locked & Loaded: How the lock-in effect is impacting US consumers
Homeowners with at least a 5% mortgage rate are 3 times as likely to enter the market soon as those with a sub-3.5% rate, according to results from Inman-Dig Insights' latest consumer poll
by Daniel Houston Jun 5