The transparency double standard: Ketchmark’s push to repeal CCP
Opinion
Real estate professionals should be making decisions based on what benefits consumers, not out of fear of who might be deposed next, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Mar 19
'Zillow made the wrong choice': REX seeks full appeals court review
The discount brokerage contends that a 3-judge panel erred in finding that NAR's no-commingling rule was not direct evidence of 'concerted action' between NAR and Zillow
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 18
DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing
A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the US Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers 'cosmetic changes' to MLS PIN's agent compensation rules
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
The industry's biggest names are weighing in on CCP: The Download
Leaders across the real estate landscape are sharing their perspectives on the CCP — and what its possible end would mean for consumers and the housing market
by Christy Murdock Mar 15
A big week in M&A and the fate of Clear Cooperation: 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 14
Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms
Kamini Lane: It couldn't 'be a worse time' to repeal Clear Cooperation
The Coldwell Banker Realty CEO wrote a 'Newsweek' op-ed about protecting Clear Cooperation, saying repeal would allow brokers to 'actively hide' listings amid a long-lasting housing shortage
by Marian McPherson Mar 13
Flourish Collective to break world record with 72-hour open house
Flourish Collective's event will attempt to break the Guinness World Record of a 68-hour open house while supporting a mission-driven cause that the firm has championed for over a decade
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 13
Brokerages that oppose CCP don't want transparency: Medford
Opinion
We need a fully transparent system that favors the consumer, not the broker, team leader Carl Medford writes, so that buyers and sellers can feel confident when transacting real estate
by Carl Medford Mar 13
Inside Real Estate acquires AI marketing startup ListAssist
The deal, which comes on the heels of its purchase of Folio parent company Amitree in 2024, aims to build on Inside Real Estate's consumer search, executives told Inman exclusively on Thursday
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 13
RealScout launches exclusive listing platform for brokerages
RealScout's new solution allows brokerages to create a branded exclusive listing search platform. Homebuyers will get data-backed recommendations and email alerts on new listings
by Marian McPherson Mar 13
Your step-by-step referral-based real estate business blueprint
Bernice Ross interviews Verl Workman, who provides insights from his new book to help agents and teams create leverage and generate 'raving referrals'
by Bernice Ross Mar 13
Clear Cooperation favors free markets: Bess Freedman
Opinion
Dismantling CCP entirely will negatively impact the industry, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Freedman writes. The industry needs to ‘step up and do what’s right for buyers, sellers and agents alike'
by Bess Freedman Mar 12
Robert Reffkin in Nashville
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that 'data is the new oil' amid predictions of a national MLS
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 12
Fate of Clear Cooperation at hand as Ketchmark issues new warning
As NAR prepares to announce its pocket listing rule decision 'in the coming weeks,' attorney Michael Ketchmark said he'll consider legal action against brokers who vote to maintain the rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 12