MaverickRE ushers in the era of AI sales coaching: Tech Review
MaverickRE uses AI to help train and analyze the performance of real estate sales professionals
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
Yes, you can talk politics on social media. Here's how
Opinion
Is it still impolite to talk about politics? Maybe not, and talking about it might gain you more followers than you think
by Jessi Healey Jul 18
Ed Zorn to the real estate industry: Get rid of commission-sharing now
The attorney and broker dives into the nuances of seller concessions, steering, buyer agents' jobs, and avoiding future antitrust trouble ahead of his appearances at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 18
Number of foreign buyer purchases falls to lowest point since 2009
As the US dollar's value and home sale prices rose from April 2023 to March 2024, international buyers shied away from investing in US real estate, according to a new report from NAR
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 17
Ed Zorn: Why mandatory buyer contracts are a 'big consumer win'
California Regional MLS's general counsel talks offers of compensation, seller concessions, steering and buyer agency agreements ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 17
Zavvie's power buyer suite for mortgage lenders is catching on
More than 7,500 loan officers in all 50 states have access to cash offers that can be approved in as little as an hour; NEO Home Loans, American Financial Network are among the biggest partners
by Matt Carter Jul 16
President Biden's 5% rent cap falls flat with industry leaders
President Biden proposed the idea of a 5% rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Consumer watchdog develops new standard to assess buyer contracts
After brokerages and MLSs reached out, the Consumer Federation of America created criteria focused on whether agreements are readable, understandable, and fair to buyers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 16
Here are all the resources you need for a post-NAR settlement world
Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you'll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now
by Christy Murdock Jul 16
Commission Crunch: 5 tips to avoid scrutiny and remain in compliance
Clients are watching you now more than ever, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Here's how to implement best practices now, so you can avoid complaints as the industry shifts
by Summer Goralik Jul 16
What Microsoft's Bing portal controversy says about MLS value
Opinion
Real estate data is incredibly important to a variety of industries, and there's a cost to produce it, Sam DeBord writes. Those who do so should be properly compensated
by Sam DeBord Jul 16
Appeals court denies NAR rehearing request of DOJ probe
The latest order by a court of appeals in Washington, DC, means the DOJ is free to reopen its investigation into the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Jul 15
Housing inventory is climbing back. So why are leads still lagging?
Inventory is rising again, but agents are still scrounging for new listings. Hundreds of brokers and agents shared what's working in still-tight markets in new responses from the Intel Index survey
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 15
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
The California Association of Realtors says even though offers of compensation among brokers remain legal, members and their clients should not rely on 'historically common practices'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 12
NAR chief economist predicts 6% mortgage rates. Is this the time?
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told CNBC he expects rates to settle around 6%, a prediction he’s made several times before. A look back at 2 years of his forecasts amid a chaotic economy
by Taylor Anderson Jul 11