Broker Spotlight: Rusty Underwood
Find out how this award-winning Kentucky brokerage owner got his start, and why he's focusing on the importance of company culture
by Christy Murdock Jan 30
Here's what you're sick of hearing about: Pulse
From politics to NAR and more, here are the topics readers said they're sick of hearing about and ready to leave behind
by Inman Jan 29
New commission suit against Side, others filed — and all but settled
Side and other brokerages, along with a pair of MLSs, will collectively pay $10,570,000 to settle the new antitrust case if proposed terms — offered on the same day as the suit was filed — are greenlit
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
Broker alleges NAR rules 'forced' her to pay for inactive agents
In an updated antitrust complaint, a broker takes aim at NAR's 3-way agreement and other membership rules
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 28
MLS PIN pushes back against DOJ in advance of settlement hearing
The court will consider approving the latest deal in the case, which allows commission sharing in the multiple listing system
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 28
Catch up on all the big commission conversations from Inman Connect
The chaos surrounding commissions that characterized much of 2024 was still on the minds of the professionals packed into the New York Hilton Midtown last week. See the sessions you missed
Leaders foresee opportunity in wake of antitrust commission suits
Leaders at last week's Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year's tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate's new normal
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
8 actionable ways to guide real estate clients with integrity
When clients know they can trust you, coach Darryl Davis writes, referrals flow, relationships deepen and reputations grow
by Darryl Davis Jan 28
Agents embrace private listing networks. Consumers? Not yet
Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
'If you're a Realtor, you can't be a NIMBY': Joe Rand on affordability
Joe Rand, of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, and Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa, advocated for the acceptance of smaller homes built off-site as a solution to the inventory crisis
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 27
Shifting ground rules driving real estate brokerage consolidation
As the industry continues to evolve, smaller brokers are going to need to think about how to increase profitability, and that often requires scale, said BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox
by Matt Carter Jan 24
71% of real estate agents didn't close any deals last year
At Inman Connect New York, Redfin's Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Nykia Wright
During her first appearance at an Inman Connect event, Wright said she previously brought another entity back 'from the brink of extinction and irrelevance' and will now do the same at NAR
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Real estate lawyers take big stand against agent commission sharing
CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Real estate's antitrust woes may continue during Trump's 2nd term
Although some in the real estate industry hope Trump will bring a lighter hand to antitrust, his nominees for Attorney General and Assistant AG suggest otherwise
by Marian McPherson Jan 24