Alabama Association of Realtors to NAR: Make membership optional
‘It is time to allow members the ability to choose where they allocate their membership and dues dollars between the local, state and national levels,’ Alabama Realtors wrote to NAR on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Sep 19
Katie Kossev: 'Mass confusion' common in the wake of NAR's rules
But Kossev, the managing broker of Texas at Side, said that luxury buyers in particular seem to understand the value of compensating their real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Existing-home sales continue to slide as buyers bide their time: NAR
Existing-home sales fell 4.2% year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.86M in August as buyers awaited the Fed's decision to cut rates, according to National Association of Realtors data
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
Buyer commission suit against Hanna adds new, familiar plaintiffs
There are now more than 2 dozen named plaintiffs in an antitrust case against the parent company of Howard Hanna, several of them also plaintiffs in other buyer commission suits
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 18
The long view: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for September
Opinion
A month into the NAR settlement era, the Inman Intel Index is tracking the impact on buyers, sellers, agents and brokerages. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Daniel Houston Sep 18
7 tips for guiding homebuyers through the VA loan process
Are your clients considering a Veterans Affairs home loan? Let Clever Real Estate’s Luke Babich walk you through the most common pain points to help ease the process for your buyers
by Luke Babich Sep 18
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
Law professor estimates the plaintiffs' law firms are asking for only 3% of the total value of the deals when 'historic' business practice changes are taken into account
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 17
Umansky threatens to sue NAR as pocket listing pressure mounts
The Agency CEO and founder said he plans to revive a lawsuit against NAR over a pocket listing network. The threat came days after NAR officials convened to reevaluate Clear Cooperation
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17
Fathom Realty agrees to pay $2.95M to settle commission suit
In a statement, the real estate brokerage denied wrongdoing and said it had agreed to settle with plaintiffs in an attempt to move on and continue to grow the business
by Taylor Anderson Sep 17
How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer's agent (me)?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents
by Summer Goralik Sep 17
Frustrated? Here's why leaving NAR won't solve the problem
Despite its problems, brokerage CEO Sean Frank writes, NAR membership is still the logical option for real estate professionals
by Sean Frank Sep 17
A dark manly figure outside of a house with a red flag and a hand using an app to symbolize real estate safety tools.
Opinion
If you want to add to your safety and security toolbox, build value, protect your clients and stay safe in the field, check out these recommendations from Tracey 'The Safety Lady' Hawkins
by Tracey Hawkins Sep 17
Just letting off steam? Agents lash out at NAR in post-deadline survey
In the wake of the Aug. 17 deadline, a rising share of agents told the Inman Intel Index they were frustrated with industry trade groups and have considered leaving real estate. Will it all blow over?
by Daniel Houston Sep 16
10 face-to-face negotiation secrets every agent should know
Proven strategies to help you get your game face on
by Bernice Ross Sep 16
Clear Cooperation, winning offers, transparency truth: 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 Sep 13