Anywhere settles bombshell Sitzer and Moehrl commission lawsuits
The company agreed to resolve the claims against it for $83.5M. Exact terms will be revealed when the plaintiffs ask the court to approve the deal, but an attorney for the plaintiffs says the franchisor is the first of the defendants to agree to 'change its practices'
'Insulting at minimum': Realtors strike back as NAR holds the line
Realtors are cancelling memberships, hounding local boards and organizing petition drives days after NAR resisted calls Thursday to censure Bob Goldberg for his handling of misconduct claims
Understand and master new construction to grow your business
Unlock new opportunities in a low inventory market when you dig into the new construction segment of the residential market
by Jennifer Peak Sep 5
Sue Yannaccone: Time to get the house in order
Opinion
President and CEO of Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone writes that this is the time for leaders to find and use their voices so that the industry reflects the values it promotes
by Sue Yannaccone Sep 4
NAR, NAR, NAR: Catch up with Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories, chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read stores of Aug. 25-31, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 1
NAR's no-good, very bad week (and what's next): The Download
Opinion
This has been an action-packed week in real estate. As always, The Download is here to help you catch up on the latest NAR developments
by Christy Murdock Sep 1
Productive.ai wins NAR Pitch Battle
Joseph Wihbey, Productive.ai's COO and head of product, took a different approach than everyone else in his pitch: he simulated a phone call with a potential client to show what the tool can do
NAR throws support behind Bob Goldberg in face of growing unrest
Support for the embattled CEO, who many expected to announce his early exit as a result of a fast-moving harassment scandal, came late Thursday with a statement from President Tracy Kasper
by Marian McPherson Sep 1
How a typical Realtor rises through the ranks within NAR
Opinion
The Realty Alliance CEO Craig Cheatham illuminates the frequently byzantine path many Realtors follow on their journey up the National Association of Realtors's formidable org chart
by Craig Cheatham Sep 1
As NAR scandal unfolds, keep up with Inman's latest coverage here
From Janelle Brevard's harassment suit to the fallout that ensued following the resignation of National Association of Realtors president Kenny Parcell, stay up to date with NAR coverage here
by Christy Murdock Aug 30
Pending sales rise at fastest clip since January as buyers shift gears
Building on upward momentum from June, pending home sales rose 0.9% in July even as analysts expressed doubt the rally would last, according to new National Association of Realtors data
by Ben Verde Aug 30
Cover up, circle the wagons, pounce on critics: NAR's MO
Opinion
The arcane volunteer structure at the National Association of Realtors prevents proactive decision-making and erodes individual accountability, Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Aug 30
Brokers fear losing commissions, agents if lawsuits succeed: Survey
Real estate professionals are preparing for painful changes and the upending of the status quo if courts rule in favor of plaintiffs in 2 key suits, a survey on commissions conducted by Intel shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 30
NAR’s muddled messaging still can't keep up with the facts
Opinion
As the industry reels from The New York Times investigation into harassment at the National Association of Realtors, Bernice Ross pored over the ever-changing response to the scandal
Tracy Kasper emerges as president of fractured NAR amid mild dissent
One day into Tracy Kasper's term as president of the National Association of Realtors, some agents have raised doubts about her ability to set the 115-year-old organization on the right path
by Marian McPherson Aug 30