Mauricio Umansky: To be great, 'you have to dare to be bad'
The Agency CEO this week predicted more change ahead for the real estate industry, said agents are angry, and argued in favor of raising the bar for obtaining a real estate license
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
NAR's speech code was enacted to protect Realtors. Why kill it now?
Opinion
After the election, Rob Hahn called for repealing NAR’s speech ethics code on his popular blog. Trainer Rachael Hite argues that now is the time to double down on 10-5 to protect all consumers
by Rachael Hite Nov 18
13 ways to weave connection and community into your business
Each of these actions, Debra Trappen writes, offers a meaningful way to connect with your community and contribute to a more resilient, compassionate and prosperous world
by Debra Trappen Nov 16
ICYMI at NXT: 3-way agreement and a national MLS? The Download
As NAR's members and leaders met up, the industry's biggest question marks took center stage amid a mix of opinions and perspectives
by Christy Murdock Nov 15
NAR settlement, 3-way agreement, Clear Cooperation: 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 Nov 15
Commissions held steady in 60 days after Aug. 17 deadline: Study
Commissions haven't changed much since the NAR settlement terms went into effect, but early signs show where things may be heading, dueling surveys by AccountTECH and Inman Intel show
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
Dozens of homebuyers may join a Florida-based commission suit
The Lutz case names HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman as defendants. A new filing would add 31 additional plaintiffs — some of whom are involved in other cases
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
NAR hit with new 3-way agreement suit as enrollment imbroglio builds
The antitrust lawsuit filed by broker John Diaz in US District Court in Los Angeles claims the membership agreement creates 'an anti-competitive monopoly over MLS services'
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
5 reasons to get excited about your business heading into 2025
What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, Real's Jimmy Burgess writes. Be more prepared than ever to see life-changing growth in your business in the coming year
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 14
NAR votes on settlement funding, DOJ help for MLSs, campaign rules
NAR's board of directors and Executive Committee voted on a slew of proposals at NXT on Monday. But it was 1 involving NAR's counterpart to the north that drew the most discussion
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
'Unconstitutional' court order risks NAR deal on appeal: Professor
Contracts law professor Tanya Monestier, an objector in the NAR settlement, described Judge Stephen Bough's order compelling objectors to appear in person as a 'glaring appellate issue'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
NAR to require workplace behavior training for volunteer leaders
Approved handily, the proposal was one of 11 from NAR's Culture Transformation Commission, a group founded a year ago in the wake of accusations of harassment, intimidation and retaliation
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
The compliance violations that risk drawing an 'enforcement trifecta'
Opinion
Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 12
Impact of NAR's commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings
In the wake of the National Association of Realtors' 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
What The Opportunity Report says about organized real estate
Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series
by Carl Medford Nov 12