Howard Hanna demands judge’s recusal over political donations
Undisclosed political donations to Judge Stephen Bough’s wife called a disqualifying conflict of interest in a commission case known as Gibson. Plaintiffs' attorneys push back against the claim
by Taylor Anderson Mar 11
6 named to NAR REACH Australia's latest class
REACH now has 285 companies in its ecosystem across its US residential and commercial programs, Israel, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom and Australia and New Zealand
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 11
Pam Liebman: Most listings should be 'shared amongst everybody'
The CEO of Corcoran appeared at Inman on Tour Nashville Tuesday and expressed support for Clear Cooperation. She also said the best market is simply one where agents can transact
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
More sellers are taking a hard-line approach with commissions: Intel
February Intel Index data suggests that agents are beginning to track patterns in what's happening to their commission rates, and are less uncertain about how it's impacting business
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
American Real Estate Association floats Clear Cooperation solution
The trade group wants to replace the polarizing National Association of Realtors rule with what it's calling a 'Clear Collaboration Policy,' which it says would be more flexible than the status quo
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7
Jason Haber: Our industry deserves better and fewer real estate agents
The co-founder of the American Real Estate Association, a competitor to NAR, told Inman his upstart trade organization has held 2 recent events and started talks with potential sponsors
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7
Major scores, massive deals, more lawsuits: 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 7
National Flood Insurance Program set to expire at midnight March 14
As the March 14 debt ceiling deadline and potential government shutdown looms, Republican Sen. John Kennedy introduces bill to reauthorize the NFIP under its current form until Sept. 30
by Matt Carter Mar 6
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