Pending home sales stagnate in November despite rate relief
November's numbers show pending sales didn't move compared to October, but lower rates did apparently lead to more lockbox openings — hinting that better days lie ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 28
From Sitzer to Moehrl, 2023 was the year of commission confusion
Sitzer | Burnett and its verdict cast a long shadow that will extend into 2024 and potentially shake up the real estate industry. But it wasn't the only lawsuit with commissions in the crosshairs
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
It's time to consider eliminating NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
According to coach Darryl Davis, although its intentions were good, the unintended consequences of the Clear Cooperation Policy may make it more trouble than it's worth
by Darryl Davis Dec 27
After a big 2023, make no mistake: Artificial intelligence is here to stay
A year after ChatGPT burst onto the scene, real estate professionals told Inman that AI and AI-backed companies are on the way to becoming a baked-in part of the modern real estate business
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 26
The race to the bottom is about to begin in the real estate industry
Opinion
According to founder and CEO of 1 Percent Lists, Grant Clayton, it's time for the real estate industry to stop arguing about what's best for agents and start asking what's best for clients
by Grant Clayton Dec 26
The biggest story of the year (according to you): The Download
The biggest story of the year was our liveblog coverage of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial. Get caught up with a special end-of-year edition of The Download
by Christy Murdock Dec 23
NAR must find a way to advocate for marginalized buyers post-Sitzer
According to Realtor Trina Gonzales-Van, additional fees to buyers, especially in marginalized communities, has the potential to create more barriers to homeownership
by Trina Gonzales-Van Dec 22
Existing-home sales inch up in November after 5-month decline
Sales of existing single-family homes edged up 0.8% between October and November, and more gains are expected as interest rates settle
by Ben Verde Dec 20
1 in 4 agents are fielding client commission queries now: Triple-I
Brokerages have sprung into action as commission lawsuits proliferate — and not a moment too soon, according to the results of November's Inman Intel Index survey, released Wednesday
by Daniel Houston Dec 20
5 continuing education courses tailor-made for 2024
Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel shares her top picks for certifications, designations and resources that are perfect for the new year
Life is the force that will define the 2024 spring housing market
Team leader and new Inman contributor Diana Sutherlin says agents must approach the spring market with enthusiasm, preparation and adaptability, and be ready to navigate every opportunity
by Diana Sutherlin Dec 20
MLS Reinvented: A manifesto for the industry
Opinion
Join the conversation about the future of the MLS at Inman Connect New York in January, where we’ll be discussing this manifesto, and much more
by Brad Inman Dec 18
Leigh Brown is running for Congress — again
The former NAR vice president of advocacy also ran in 2019, and at that time, she sued the FEC for ordering her to stop running business ads in advance of that year's primary
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
NAR President: Commission changes will 'marginalize' buyers
NAR President Tracy Kasper appeared on CNBC's 'The Exchange' Thursday to discuss mortgage rates, affordability and the potential harm of changes to the current commission structure
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
Commission suits, interest rates, C-suite departures: 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 Dec 15