HomeServices commission settlement gets prelim approval
HomeServices previously agreed to pay $250M to settle various commission suits. A final approval hearing is set for November
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
NAR: Settlement mandates 'benefit' buyers and sellers
Consumer guides from the trade group offer a contrast to previous messaging, but also continue to promote pre-emptive offers of compensation to buyer agents
California Association of Realtors taps Phil Hawkins as new CEO
Hawkins had been working as the CEO of the Pacific West Association of Realtors in Southern California and will now lead CAR during a challenging time for the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
It’s still a listings game! 5 effective ways to generate listings now
Post-NAR settlement, it’s never been more critical to generate listings, Jimmy Burgess says. That’s why he sat down with Curaytor’s Jimmy Mackin to highlight these winning strategies
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 8
Corcoran HM Properties acquires Property Shop International Realty
The acquisition will allow Corcoran HM Properties to expand into Wilmington, Inman has learned. The firm's combined footprint now spans more than 160 agents across 6 offices
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