NAR won't use lobbying chops for 'legislative fix' to commission suits
At a forum for reps of 50 large brokerage firms, The Realty Alliance CEO Craig Cheatham asked why the nearly 1.6M-member trade group can't use its political influence for an 'existential threat'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 16
Up your game with these hot tips from NAR's buyer and seller data
NAR’s 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers has just been released and it’s packed with insights that can help you take your business to the next level in 2024
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
From Australia to Anaheim, proptechs test models at NAR NXT
ListAssist, BoxBrownie, Sensor Global and Openn are attending NXT under the umbrella of NAR Reach Australia-New Zealand, a tech-focused advocacy organization and product accelerator
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15
NAR: 'We have many grounds' to appeal the Sitzer | Burnett verdict
The National Association of Realtors laid out its arguments to overturn the ruling Tuesday. The plaintiffs' attorney said if the trade group doesn't change, it risks an injunction and DOJ wrath
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 15
9 tips for getting prospects to sign a buyer-broker agreement
Don't be a shrinking violet when it comes to your compensation. Broker Cara Ameer teaches you how to ask for what you're worth and have that tough buyer commission talk
by Cara Ameer Nov 15
New bombshell lawsuit targets Texas Realtor orgs, local teams
A homebuilder and holding company filed the case Monday. But unlike other suits against NAR, this one lists the Texas Association of Realtors and other local organizations as defendants
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
NAR will argue for 'complete reversal' of Sitzer | Burnett verdict
The National Association of Realtors' legal team on Monday blamed the ruling on the judge. The plaintiffs' attorney, meanwhile, said NAR hadn't 'learned anything' from its 'resounding defeat'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 14
The 2023 homebuyer: Wealthier, older and less likely to be white
The median household income of the typical United States homebuyer jumped 22% between 2022 and 2023, according to a new study
by Ben Verde Nov 13
Collabra appoints former Bright MLS exec to board of directors
David Charron joins Collabra's board as the real estate technology and analytics company makes a bid to partner with more multiple listing services
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
NAR NXT: Everything to know as the annual conference begins
The National Association of Realtors' NAR NXT Conference is gearing up for a week in Anaheim, Calif. Here's a rundown of the schedule plus the sessions and events you can't afford to miss
by Marian McPherson Nov 13
The commission suit tsunami is upon us: The Download
Catch up with the 'mother of all lawsuits' and all of the other so-called copycats that have followed in the wake of Sitzer | Burnett
by Christy Murdock Nov 11
Commission lawsuits are piling up. Keep track of them all right here
In the wake of the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, the number of bombshell lawsuits has rapidly multiplied — putting more pressure than ever on real estate's status quo. Here's a rundown of all the cases
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
South Carolina homesellers latest in line to sue NAR, Keller Williams
A new commission lawsuit filed Monday seeking class-action status alleges sellers encountered 'illogical, harmful, irrational and anticompetitive effects' of NAR's cooperative compensation rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 10
The verdict fallout: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the week's most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Nov. 3-9, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 10
Donna Gland, longtime NAR HR Chief, set to retire after 38 years
Some NAR staffers and members had called for Gland's resignation, alleging she allowed a toxic work environment to flourish unchecked while protecting wrongdoing at the top