Start your engines for NAR's new rules of the road: The Download
This week we got our first glimpse into some of the practical, procedural changes that we'll see in the aftermath of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement
by Christy Murdock May 3
Clarifications, predictions, blueprints: Inman's Top 5 stories
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 May 3
How to own your value in a post-NAR settlement world
As we move forward together, eXp's Kendall Bonner writes, demonstrating a higher level of knowledge and expertise is essential for conveying your worth to potential clients
Opendoor revenue dips and losses rise amid Q1 transaction slump
Opendoor drew $1.2B in revenue between January and March, according to first-quarter earnings released Thursday. The new numbers reflect a tough market, but also some hope for the iBuyer
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
The silver lining behind the market's mixed messages
While 2024 is looking like more of the same down market, leading indicators may point to happier days ahead, according to Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete May 2
Bad at math? Let David Childers illuminate the latest data
Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers and Jimmy Burgess discuss why a relevant market opinion based on facts, not fears, is key for educating consumers and navigating industry changes
by Jimmy Burgess May 2
HomeServices hit by buyer commission lawsuit in Florida
The class action suit filed by plaintiff James Lutz alleges that HomeServices, other NAR members, fixed commissions, which misled buyers and resulted in them paying inflated home prices
NAR apologized for its racist past in 2020. But what's happened since?
Opinion
Cultural economist Mike Green looks at the aftermath of NAR's 2020 apology and what it would take to create a more equitable and inclusive US housing market
by Mike Green May 2
Growth in residential, rental and mortgage segments lift Zillow in Q1
Zillow tallied growing revenue while stabilizing losses in the first quarter of the year as the reigning search portal narrowed in on its post-commission settlement strategy on Wednesday
by Marian McPherson May 1
EXp sees revenue rise, but agent count dips again in Q1
The company earned $943M in revenue between January and March of this year. However, by the end of the quarter, agent count was down to 85,780
by Jim Dalrymple II May 1
NAR clarifies when a buyer contract will be required under settlement
In an email, the 1.5M member trade group specified when agents would have to have signed written agreements with buyers, but stressed NAR would not dictate the agreements' terms
Zillow to offer short-term 'non-exclusive' touring contracts
The new touring agreements will last 7 days and are a response to terms contained in recent commission lawsuit settlements
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
eXp Realty
The company has promoted Amy Weaver to serve as a senior vice president over US growth. The promotion comes in the wake of C-suite shakeups at the brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
KW CEO predicts headwinds for indie model amid NAR settlement
Keller Williams president and CEO Mark Willis spoke about his return to the Texas franchiser and how commission lawsuits could spark an intense round of brokerage and agent consolidation
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
12 factors that convince a buyer to pay a full-service commission
Expressing your value to clients begins with knowing yourself, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. You cannot articulate what you have never taken the time to determine on your own
by Carl Medford Apr 30