NAR makes more changes to leadership team with new CFO pick
NAR named Matthew Cenedella as its new CFO. He will replace long-time CFO John Pierpont, who will retire at the end of March
by Taylor Anderson Mar 6
Non-member MLS option may boost Phoenix Realtors' revenue
By offering an option to skip state and national Realtor membership, the local association stands to earn 84% more per agent while brokers and agents pay hundreds less, according to an analyis
NAR names new general counsel as Lesley Muchow quietly steps aside
Jon Waclawski was named as Muchow's replacement after nearly a decade serving on NAR’s political and legal teams. NAR also replaced the legal team behind Sitzer | Burnett, Batton
by Taylor Anderson Mar 4
Suing brokers increasingly chafe at NAR rules and reputation
Pennsylvania real estate broker Maurice Muhammad highlights alleged disparate enforcement of rules in his amended antitrust complaint challenging 'forced' Realtor membership
Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements
Commission lawsuit changes took effect 6 months ago, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, but uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, fueling industry confusion
by Summer Goralik Mar 4
Rethinking 'Coming Soon': A Clear Cooperation compromise
Reasonable adjustments to current policies can satisfy both sides of the Clear Cooperation debate, Chris Marzke writes, benefitting clients, developers and real estate professionals
by Chris Marzke Mar 4
REX loses appeal in long-running lawsuit against NAR, Zillow
Judges rule the now-defunct real estate brokerage did not provide evidence of 'concerted action' between NAR and Zillow and that the no-commingling rule was 'in fact' optional
10 strategies that help agents 'speak the language of staging'
Broker Annette DeCicco writes that agents must speak the language of staging fluently to win clients and educate sellers while making listings stand out in the market
by Annette DeCicco Mar 3
NAR wrote a big fat check to the settlement fund: The Download
The National Association of Realtors made the first big payment toward its $418M settlement. Where exactly are the funds coming from?
by Christy Murdock Mar 1
Inflation is cooling. But is the economy about to crash?
After moving in the wrong direction for 3 months, annual inflation cooled to 2.5% in January. But the biggest drop in consumer spending since 2021 has 1 model predicting a shrinking economy
by Matt Carter Feb 28
Bad habits, bleak forecasts, no crashes: Inman 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 Feb 28
Pending home sales fall 4.6% to an all-time low, NAR says
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks home sales based on contract signings, dropped 4.6% to 70.6 in January, marking an all-time low, according to NAR data
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 27
Brokers want Michigan to split MLS access from Realtor membership
The Hardy plaintiffs clapped back at NAR in court on Friday, noting agents and brokers in California, Florida and Georgia can join the MLS without having to support Realtor associations
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
Tool Kit: A new agent's guide to fair housing laws
Fair housing violations can be avoided, trainer Rachael Hite writes, when agents focus on what matters most: giving everyone the chance to find a home of their own
by Rachael Hite Feb 27
Mat Ishbia
In a year when home sales hit a 3-decade low, the nation's biggest mortgage lender racked up a $329M profit and made $96.1B in loans to homebuyers -- the company's best year ever
by Matt Carter Feb 26