The good, bad and ugly: Rating the media's commission coverage
After the National Association of Realtors announced its proposed commission settlement in March, mainstream media covered the historic news with mixed results, an Inman analysis shows
by Taylor Anderson Apr 30
Don’t let your feelings or bank account dictate your value
If you're having trouble conveying your value to clients, it may be because you don't believe in it yourself. Coach Darryl Davis provides the pep talk you need to take center stage as a client coach and advocate
by Darryl Davis Apr 30
Douglas Elliman settles commission suits for up to $17.75M
The proposed deal would resolve antitrust claims brought by homesellers but not homebuyers
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 29
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Opinion
The factors that won your first listing are the same ones that will be integral in winning over buyers, writes TowerHill Realty CEO Patrick Kilner
by Patrick Kilner Apr 29
Is NAR a net-positive? It depends if you ask an agent or a broker: Intel
An increasing uncertainty among real estate agents in March runs in opposition to brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel they still view the National Association of Realtors positively
by Taylor Anderson Apr 29
Underperforming agents are getting a real estate reality check
Opinion
As the commission landscape changes, Side's Hilary Saunders writes, it's time for agents, teams and brokerages to look at the ways this will improve the industry's reputation
by Hilary Saunders Apr 29
How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market
Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options
by Michael Zaransky Apr 29
As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download
Opinion
With preliminary approval of NAR's deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business?
by Christy Murdock Apr 27
HomeServices of America agrees to pay $250M to settle lawsuits
HomeServices was potentially on the hook for the remaining $4.7B in damages from an Oct. 31 jury verdict in Sitzer | Burnett, which awarded plaintiffs $5.3B
by Taylor Anderson Apr 26
Steep home-price growth hampers February pending sales
Pending home sales declined 7% year over year in February, according to the NAR. However, a slight uptick in monthly inventory and contract signing trends provide hope for a market rebound
by Marian McPherson Apr 25
Sitzer | Burnett judge consolidates 2 nationwide commission suits
The Gibson and Umpa cases allege Berkshire Hathaway Energy, eXp, Redfin, Weichert, United Real Estate, Douglas Elliman, HomeSmart and others conspired against homesellers nationwide
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 25
California Association of Realtors CEO resigns after 2 years
The California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has resigned, effectively immediately. Sebree left the Association 'to pursue other opportunities'
by Marian McPherson Apr 24
Once bright buyer hopes plummet as agents process NAR changes
Agent optimism over future buyer pipelines fell from 44% before the deal to 27% afterward — one of the starkest monthly shifts in sentiment that Intel has recorded in the last year
by Daniel Houston Apr 24
Decades of NAR membership data has vanished amid enrollment dip
Each month, the trade group publicly reports the size of its ranks and other data on its official website. But as recently as this month, state-by-state and national data is nowhere to be found
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 24
Sign a buyer brokerage agreement to see a property? No way!
Buyers and sellers are confused about the new rules of the road. Trainer Bernice Ross and Jeff Lobb discuss how agents can change up the conversation and add clarity and confidence
by Bernice Ross Apr 24