Gary Keller: It's a do-or-die housing market for real estate agents
In his State of the Housing Market address on Sunday, Keller Williams' co-founder Gary Keller explained how chaos will force agents to become better competitors — or be left behind
by Marian McPherson Feb 20
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
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
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
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
It's time to take millennial homebuyers seriously. Here's how to win them over
Millennials are a powerful force in the real estate industry, but they're not your grandparents’ generation. They won't be swayed by the same types of sales tactics
by Luke Babich Jan 12
US Supreme Court denies NAR petition in pocket listing case
The nation's highest court will not be weighing in on whether the real estate trade group's Clear Cooperation Policy violates antitrust laws. The case proceeds in a lower court
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
Cold winter looms as pending home sales fall for 6th-consecutive month
The number of homes that went under contract in November dropped by another 4%, signaling a slow winter, according to data released Wednesday from the National Association of Realtors
by Daniel Houston Dec 28