Legal tit-for-tat pulls back curtain on eXp's 'sweetheart' settlement
In court filings, eXp, Weichert and plaintiffs share new details about how settlement negotiations in the Gibson case fell apart before the brokerage moved to settle in a case called Hooper
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Home prices continued to climb in most US metro areas in Q4: NAR
Home prices have continued their upward trend in Q4 2024, with 89% of US metro areas seeing an increase in single-family existing-home prices, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 6
Only 29% of agents are doing deals. Here's how to be one of them
From underqualified agents to mindless recruiting practices, team leader Carl Medford outlines the things that need to change in order to elevate the industry
by Carl Medford Feb 6
Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership
The Austin Board of Realtors' Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1
Commissions have fallen for homes above $500K, Redfin says
Overall buyer’s agent commissions average 2.37%, essentially unchanged since August. Commissions rose for homes below $500K, according to the new report
by Taylor Anderson Feb 4
The future of the MLS: A proposed path toward a national network
Opinion
Achieving a national multiple listing service should be our top priority as Realtors, Michigan-based @properties Christie’s International Real Estate broker Chris Marzke writes for Inman
by Chris Marzke Feb 4
A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: 'I'm still pissed'
First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era?
Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Color of Money podcast host Julia Lashay Israel writes
Appeals court will let DOJ speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow
Attorney Alice A. Wang of the DOJ's Antitrust Division will appear at oral arguments in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13
Compass launches 'Compass One' client portal and dashboard
The new portal went live on Monday as debates over Clear Cooperation have come to a peak. It will allow clients access to Compass exclusives, and to track transactions
5 critical areas that agents cannot afford to skimp on in 2025
Sales stats may look like 1995, but this is not the time to go cheap on professionalism and fiduciary duties in our industry, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Feb 1
Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream
Opinion
The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 31
Taking a stand, transparency, Trump: 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 Jan 31
Pending home sales decline 5.5% following months of growth
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5% to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 31
High-profile real estate companies take aim at Gibson commission suit
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Windermere, Hanna Holdings, EXIT Realty, William Raveis and Crye-Leike all denied antitrust allegations against them in new court filings submitted Monday
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 30