Clients may peek online, but 9 in 10 still turn to an agent: survey
A recent survey of thousands of buyers and sellers found they overwhelmingly work with agents, even as their attitudes have shifted
by Daniel Houston Nov 11
Zillow, Realogy push for NAR listing agent attribution
Some MLSs are 'strongly opposed' to requiring the display of listing agents in addition to listing brokerages
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 10
Home showings don't equal procuring cause. Here's why
Opinion
Read the arbitration manual. Review the questions on the arbitration worksheet. And please, stop proclaiming that simply showing a home entitles you to compensation. It doesn't work that way
by Jay Thompson Nov 9
Nation's largest MLS rebuts 'Zero DOM' pocket listing study
California Regional MLS CEO Art Carter told Inman that NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy has resulted in more listings being marketed on the multiple listing service, not fewer
What to expect at NAR's Realtors Conference & Expo this week
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and former NFL quarterback Drew Brees to speak at Realtors Conference & Expo in San Diego, plus much, much more
On a budget? 30 dollar-store finds to spruce up your listing for fall
Inflation continues to be a concern for many Americans. These affordable but attractive dollar-store finds can help agents get a home showing-ready on a budget
Encryption, inequality and 'Zero DOM': 6 pocket listing takeaways
Inman took a deep dive into pocket listings, which continue to polarize the real estate industry long after many thought the practice would disappear
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Realtor's 'white skin' didn't keep her out of jail for Capitol riot after all
Texas-based broker Jenna Ryan, who claimed her 'blond hair' and 'white skin' would keep her out of jail, was sentenced to 60 days behind bars for her role in Jan. 6 insurrection
'Zero Days on Market': New study highlights controversial metric
While brokers see the study as reason to re-evaluate NAR's pocket listing policy, MLSs push back on the study's conclusions, pointing to a hot market. This is the 3rd in a 5-part series
How NAR and multiple listing services fail brokers
Greg Robertson and Victor Lund don't hold back on why obtaining MLS data should be easier and why the National Association of Realtors' policy should be enforced
Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving
Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings are as strong as ever. This is Inman's first story in a 5-part series
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
NAR president to DOJ: Step up and honor the agreement
Opinion
In response to the Department of Justice hitting back against a petition from the National Association of Realtors, NAR president Charlie Oppler urged the DOJ to honor their agreement, calling for fair markets, fair housing and a fair chance for small businesses
by Charlie Oppler Oct 22
DOJ to NAR: Increased competition could save consumers billions
In court filings, regulator says rules 'restrict how real estate agents can market properties, dictate how real estate commissions are set, and impede commission negotiations'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 19
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
The trade group will weigh whether to require multiple listing services to allow agents and brokers to display buyer agent compensation, but it won't consider change to lockbox policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
Top Las Vegas agent charged with setting his own home on fire
Julian Werly, 48, fronted the March 2021 cover of MyVegas Magazine's Real Estate edition