At long last — down payment assistance is finally cool
By making homeownership more affordable, Bernice Ross writes, DPA enhances the value agents bring to the table and plays a vital role in making homeownership more accessible
by Bernice Ross May 28
Recruiting War '24: Commission suits loom over the fight for talent
Industry members see commission suits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024. But brokers who can target and elevate middle-tier agents might have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27
Existing-home sales dip in April — but rising inventory lifts high-end
Homes at the higher end of the market — priced at $1M or more — enjoyed the spoils with inventory and sales rising by double digits from a year ago, according to data released Wednesday by NAR
by Ben Verde May 22
Share your expertise: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for May
Opinion
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Daniel Houston May 20
At NAR midyear, 'the media' was cast as the villain — repeatedly
NAR's legal team, president and chief economist defended the group's cooperative compensation rule and used journalists as a scapegoat repeatedly during midyear panels earlier this month
by Andrea V. Brambila May 20
What are you supposed to tell your clients now? The Download
In the face of so much rapid change and an often-frustrating lack of clarity from The Powers That Be, what the heck are you supposed to tell your buyers and sellers now?
by Christy Murdock May 17
Tools, questions, rates: 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 May 17
What should I tell clients? Question leads to free-for-all at NAR midyear
May 6 remarks from Anthony Lamacchia spurred at least 1 NAR midyear attendee to leave the MLS Forum in protest, others to hurl steering accusations, and NAR's senior counsel to intervene
by Andrea V. Brambila May 16
camera, livestream, video, video camera
Opinion
On the heels of the National Association of Realtors’ midyear meeting, broker-owner Teresa Boardman wonders why NAR doesn’t livestream (and engage) more members
by Teresa Boardman May 15
Sitzer judge indicates his support for proposed NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough said payouts and practice changes in NAR's deal, added to those in the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements, represent 'substantial benefits' for sellers
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission chaos
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 14
NAR seeks innovative real estate startups for 6th annual Pitch Battle
NAR announced the annual competition on Monday with an appeal for applications from startups seeking an opportunity to pitch themselves to investors, real estate pros and tech enthusiasts
by Ben Verde May 14
2024 will be the year of the automated agent
Stop worrying that AI will replace you, MoxiWorks' York Baur writes. Start learning to use technology to your advantage by automating low ROI tasks
by York Baur May 14
What agents and brokers really want to tell each other: Intel survey
Agents and brokers talk. A lot. But what's left unsaid may be nearly as important. Intel analyzed survey responses of hundreds of real estate professionals for insights into an unbreakable bond
by Daniel Houston May 13
Your essential marketing toolkit for a post-NAR settlement landscape
Ready to transform the way you communicate your value to clients? Marketing expert Marci James helps you reshape the relationship through clear communication and exceptional results
by Marci James May 13