NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download
They've been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation's highest court to enforce a previous settlement
by Christy Murdock Sep 7
SCOTUS, Sitzer, stress: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
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 6
Kathleen Lappe named Innovator of the Year at NAR's iOi Summit
DirectOffer was inspired by the notion that everyone should be able to compete for homes on equal ground and that the industry needs to do more to enable that
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 5
Coldwell Banker recruits Boston team away from Compass
Katherine Bell and Maddy Petrini are bringing their Bell and Petrini team to Coldwell Banker's Back Bay office. The team has done $47M in sales this year, according to the brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 5
real estate business ethics and professional integrity
Discover the key principles of business ethics with Chris Pollinger. Learn how integrity, transparency and ethical decision-making elevate your career and build lasting relationships
by Chris Pollinger Sep 5
Judge in Moehrl, Batton recused after revealing conflict of interest
Judge Andrea Wood, who oversaw the cases for years, said in a surprise filing on Wednesday that she discovered a relative's spouse was a partner at a law firm in a case known as Moehrl
by Taylor Anderson Sep 4
I'm a real estate broker, but I'm no longer a Realtor. Here's why
Opinion
Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR
by Nadine Hiser Sep 4
Unlock set to expand product set, footprint with $30M Series B
Strategic partnership with D2 Asset Management will help the shared equity pioneer go nationwide, after signing home equity agreements with more than 10K homeowners in 16 states
by Matt Carter Sep 4
The back-to-basics skills agents need right now: Pulse
Last week, we asked: With so many changes occurring in the industry, what skills do agents need to learn, refine and refresh? Here's what you had to say
by Inman Sep 4
Top Florida indie The Keyes Company settles commission suits
The settlement was revealed in a new court filing, though the company has not said how much it might pay. The Keyes Company has more than 4,000 agents working across Florida
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 3
Sound off on Clear Cooperation ahead of NAR committee meeting
WAV Group is seeking feedback from agents on the fate of the policy in a new survey ahead of the National Association of Realtors' Emerging Issues Advisory Board committee meeting Sept. 12-13
A bicoastal agent's life since the commission rules changed
Opinion
Selling real estate under the new commission rules is like playing Red Light, Green Light on a tightrope, bicoastal agent Cara Ameer writes. Here’s how her business has been since the change
by Cara Ameer Sep 3
Can I say 'call for buyer’s agent compensation' in private remarks?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents can mention buyer’s agent compensation in the private remarks on the MLS
by Summer Goralik Sep 2
Better pay and more time off: What agents really want this Labor Day
Opinion
Do we still want to work like it's 1999? No, that's why agents need to ask themselves what they really want their work, life and compensation to look like moving forward, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Aug 31
July inflation reading trims the odds of a big September rate cut
PCE price index shows inflation continued to cool in July, but at a gentle enough pace that Fed policymakers are now seen as likely to only bring rates down by a hair in September
by Matt Carter Aug 30