Hanna fights back against homebuyer commission suit
Parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services argues plaintiff agreed to a mediation clause and, as a buyer, doesn't have standing to sue under federal and state antitrust laws
REACH Commercial announces latest proptech class
The 7 startups that are part of REACH Commercial's latest class promise to advance the way commercial brokerages serve the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 7
Zillow Q2 revenue exceeds expectations, grows 13% to $572M
Better-than-expected residential segment bolstered Seattle-based portal's Q2 performance, which saw growing revenues, slimming losses as it zeroes in on 'fully-integrated' homebuying
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
The Consumer Federation of America also tells consumers not to agree to pay an agent just to see a home, but to sign a touring agreement with no financial obligation instead
Florida Realtor association keys in on partnership with SentriLock
One of the nation’s top 10 largest associations has made its decision on an official lockbox by selecting SentriLock, 1 of 2 primary industry providers
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 6
NAR settlement still an enigma for some ahead of big Aug. 17 deadline
Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than 2 weeks
8 key ways our team is preparing for Aug. 17
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford is being proactive and prepared as his team gears up for the changes that will follow the implementation of the National Association of Realtors' settlement agreement
by Carl Medford Aug 6
Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download
NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at ICLV with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group's past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency
by Christy Murdock Aug 3
Victims awarded $12M in flipper scheme repped by HGTV stars
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing $12M in payments to customers caught in a real estate house-flipping scheme operated by Zurixx, LLC and promoted by a lineup of celebrities
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 2
Average buyer's agent commission has fallen since NAR settlement
Redfin's latest report revealed the average buyer's agent's commission percentage has declined in 47 of the 50 largest markets since NAR's March settlement
by Marian McPherson Aug 2
RFK Jr. at ICLV: Homeownership is the engine of the middle class
The Kennedy family heir and presidential contender also argued Thursday at Inman Connect Las Vegas that democracy depends on people maintaining 'a posture of fierce skepticism'
Affordability: It's not just high mortgage rates and home prices
Rising cost of construction, insurance and property taxes creating obstacles for homebuyers that require help from real estate agents and mortgage lenders: LoanDepot CEO Frank Martell
by Matt Carter Aug 1
Realtor.com CEO: Take Homes.com claims with a grain of salt
In his 2nd Inman Connect appearance of the year, Damian Eales addressed intensifying rivalry with Homes.com and what his company is doing to lead the charge on preserving buyer agency
by Marian McPherson Aug 1
Compass CEO: Clear cooperation is 'anti-homeowner'
Robert Reffkin said clear cooperation forces homeowners into a system that attaches 'negative insights' to listings, and predicted the polarizing anti-pocket listing rule is ultimately doomed
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Revenue rose and agent loss slowed for eXp Realty in Q2
EXp World Holdings revenue grew 5% year over year to $1.295B during Q2. The brokerage's agent count continued to drop but at a slower rate than previous quarters
by Marian McPherson Jul 31