Can you hear me now? 5 strategies for nailing listening appointments
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it's more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers' concerns and questions
by Carl Medford Dec 3
Judge lays out reasoning for NAR settlement approval
Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested
3 housing market myths that persist post-election
Worried about the election's impact on interest rates and the housing market? According to Lindsey Harn, the same fundamentals that drive the market are in operation during election years
by Lindsey Harn Dec 3
Landmark NAR commission settlement faces first appeal
A day after the settlement received final approval from Judge Stephen Bough, an entity known as Spring Way Center along with several homesellers appealed the deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 2
Compass, Zillow and Real: A closer look at 3 winning real estate runs
This week Intel explores the financial data behind 3 real estate companies that thrilled investors amid a stagnant market that stymied the competition: Compass, Zillow and The Real Brokerage
by Daniel Houston Dec 2
Final approval, DOJ warnings, pressing questions: 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 Nov 30
An image of a man in a suit balancing over a bear trap to represent costly business traps real estate agents fall into.
Building a real estate business? Trainer Bernice Ross outlines a dozen costly business traps real estate agents fall into and how you can avoid their expensive mistakes
by Bernice Ross Nov 29
Homebuyer interest surges on slight pullback in mortgage rates
Applications for purchase loans jumped 12% week over week and 52% from a year ago as rates dropped to 6.86%, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Matt Carter Nov 27
As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows
Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson
by Taylor Anderson Nov 27
Pending home sales rise for 3rd month, driven by higher inventory
Driven by an improved housing inventory, pending home sales rose modestly in October, marking its third-consecutive monthly increase, according to data released on Wednesday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 27
NAR's commission settlement has been approved. But is it really over?
Opinion
Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions
by Tanya Monestier Nov 27
Court grants final approval to NAR's landmark settlement deal
Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 26
Texas broker latest to file suit over NAR's divisive 3-way agreement
Luz de Amor Eytalis took aim at rules that require ‘forced memberships’ in local, state and national Realtor associations in order to access her local multiple listing service
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26
Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play
Opinion
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 26
NAR's settlement is up for final approval. Here's why that matters
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement became an inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in memory. A judge is expected to approve the deal Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26