Nearly two-thirds of brokerage sites aren't displaying commissions
Consumer Federation of America: Despite an NAR rule change, only Redfin displays buyer-agent compensation in virtually all of the major cities examined
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 16
National Association of Realtors' Canadian twin is betting big on tech
The Canadian Real Estate Association, which owns and controls Canada's most popular listing site, is spinning it off into a tech startup. Ex-CREA Chair Cliff Stevenson shared what's in store
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 15
RateMyAgent, Realtor.com forge review publishing partnership
The Australia-based agent review solution will be integrated with Realtor.com’s member profiles, allowing users to send completed reviews directly to the portal for consumer viewing
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 14
Courses designed to 'raise the bar' don't go far enough
Opinion
It is the little things that happen every day that cause distrust and the accusation that Realtors are not professional enough. Here's how to make things better
by Teresa Boardman Feb 10
90% of all US metros charted price jumps in Q4 despite big rate hikes
Existing-home sales prices increased in nearly 90% of metro areas, but gains were smaller than the previous quarter, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Feb 9
2023 may sink some agents — and that may not be a bad thing
Economic downturns have historically shrunk the number of practicing Realtors. But those who stick around can end up doing even more deals, economists told Inman Intel
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
NAR-DOJ ruling divides agents over commission, pocket listing rules
Agents and brokers who spoke to Inman following the ruling in favor of NAR disagreed on who is 'overreaching' in the case and on whether changes to the controversial rules are necessary
Jason Oppenheim: Commission suits will be 'armageddon' for real estate
The founder of The Oppenheim Group and star of Netflix's 'Selling Sunset' told Yahoo! Finance that potential changes to the commission structure could result in an exodus of real estate agents
by Ben Verde Jan 30
Federal court rules in favor of NAR in longtime DOJ probe
District court judge sets aside US Department of Justice 2021 demand for information from the National Association of Realtors on buyer broker commission and pocket listing rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26
Short- and long-form video tips from social media strategist Katie Lance
Author and strategist Katie Lance told an audience at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday that putting yourself out there on video isn’t about getting popular, and all that matters is trying
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 26
Facade Flags Justice Department Building Washington DC
Top Agent Network's appeal alleges the Clear Cooperation Policy's goal is to safeguard NAR's business model, which relies on dues revenue from nearly 1.6 million agents and brokers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
23 binge-worthy real estate YouTube channels
From inspiration to education, you can find all the fuel your brain needs from these YouTube channels
by Jessi Healey Jan 23
NAR: New Fannie and Freddie mortgage fees will hit middle class
The mortgage giants' federal regulator eliminates upfront fees for first-time homebuyers of limited means, but some better-off borrowers will see increases starting May 1
by Matt Carter Jan 20
Existing-home sales dip for 11th month, but NAR sees light ahead
Existing-home sales fell 1.5% nationally between November and December while plunging 34% from December 2021, according to data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors
by Ben Verde Jan 20
Number of Realtors hits new record high for 4th-straight year
National Association of Realtors' membership edged ever closer to 1.6M in 2022 but the trade group expects a drop this year, according to data provided to Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 13