Agents feel joy, rage, confusion over Clear Cooperation ruling
Some respondents to Inman's Pulse survey seemed furious, while others were pleased, especially at the fact that CCP had been preserved. Still, multiple respondents simply expressed confusion
Judge rebuffs bid to transfer case over alleged eXp 'sweetheart deal'
The judge presiding over the Hooper suit emphasized that Gibson plaintiffs will be able to object to the proposed settlements through the court's approval process
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 31
Your Clear Cooperation, Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings FAQ
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford dives into a high-level overview of the changes to CCP and the larger issues that will arise from its implementation
by Carl Medford Mar 31
Compass clients signal legal action against NWMLS
A new website soliciting plaintiffs for a possible class-action suit against the Washington MLS asks homeowners if they've sold in the state and seen 'a price drop or significant days on market'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 31
Agents report falling commissions. But that's not their top concern
More agents say their clients are successfully negotiating lower commissions than they've traditionally earned, according to preliminary results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey
by Taylor Anderson Mar 31
MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy
While some MLS executives praised the 'flexibility' offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 31
Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Shauna Skarin leads the way
Coach Melanie Klein profiles title industry executive Shauna Skarin and learns how she leveraged the power of real estate to create a space for herself in industry leadership
by Melanie Klein Mar 31
NWMLS fires back at Compass, condemns 'exclusionary' tactics
The Washington-based multiple listing service said private listings entrench brokerages as 'gatekeepers.' The comments come after Robert Reffkin called out NWMLS on Instagram
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
What's the fallout from NAR's Clear Cooperation switch? The Download
The National Association of Realtors weighed in with its tweak to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Is it too little, too much or just right?
by Christy Murdock Mar 29
The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers
by Summer Goralik Mar 28
NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 28
NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul
The cuts are all part of what NAR called a 'months-long strategy' to 'streamline' and 'reposition' around its new leadership team, as well as 'reallocate' the association's budget dollars
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Jessica Quinn found freedom
Coach Melanie Klein profiles former pastry chef Jessica Quinn, who found that real estate is a vehicle for financial empowerment and transformation
by Melanie Klein Mar 28
Pending home sales tick up as buyers make cautious comeback
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0% to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6% compared to last year
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 27
Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: 'DOJ is simply wrong'
Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75% of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 27