Here are the commission questions your clients are asking now: Pulse
We asked you to share with us the commission questions your clients have and how you're explaining the lawsuit fallout
by Inman Apr 10
Real Brokerage agrees to pay $9.25M to settle commission suits
The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR
by Taylor Anderson Apr 8
Forget the NAR settlement. New development transactions still pay
Opinion
As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes
by Hana Cha Apr 8
The NAR settlement would bring ‘significant benefits’ to buyers: CFA
That includes benefits for first-time homebuyers, who might be better served by inexperienced agents. But some benefits require changes from mortgage lenders, consumer watchdog says
by Taylor Anderson Apr 5
DOJ can reopen its investigation into NAR, appeals court rules
In another loss for the National Association of Realtors, the court ruled the US Department of Justice can reopen its investigation into rules around commission sharing
by Taylor Anderson Apr 5
Barbara Corcoran just handed real estate a chill pill: The Download
Real estate maven Barbara Corcoran tells the industry to calm down following the furor over NAR's commission lawsuit settlement
by Christy Murdock Apr 5
Corcoran, commission, cases: Inman's Top 5 stories this week
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 Apr 5
Leo Pareja tapped as eXp Realty's new CEO, relieving Glenn Sanford
Pareja, who joined eXp Realty in 2022, previously served as its chief strategy officer. Founder Glenn Sanford will remain with the firm as CEO of parent company eXp World Holdings
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
It's up to you to make lemonade out of a sour NAR settlement situation
Consumers have been given a front-row seat to the chaos unfolding in our industry, Rachael Hite writes. As the situation unravels, who will make lemonade and who will feast on sour grapes?
by Rachael Hite Apr 5
HomeServices tells court it's too early for $4.7B Sitzer ruling
The Berkshire Hathaway affiliate says final judgment in the case shouldn't come before settlements are finalized, a process the franchisor does not expect to be 'uncontroversial'
10 reasons to embrace the shift to a seller-focused business
Opinion
If agents want to beat out their local competition, writes trainer and leadership expert Jeff Glover, they need to start focusing on owning the listing inventory in their markets
by Jeff Glover Apr 4
How great agents win in the face of NAR settlement misinformation
Consumer misconceptions post-NAR settlement are wild. Jimmy Burgess talks to Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers on how to communicate with today's buyers and sellers
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 4
4 strategies to help team leaders defuse agent-to-agent drama 
Helping to facilitate strong agent-to-agent relationships is crucial for team leaders and brokers, writes trainer and CEO Suzanne Seini, and takes practice and guidance
by Suzanne Seini Apr 4
New commission lawsuit in New York may draw FTC attention
The antitrust case from homebuyer and homeseller Hao Zhe Wang alleges MLS and broker services are illegally tied
On the cusp of capital? Doubts creep in, broker-owners tell Intel
Brokerage leaders told Intel their faith in improving capital conditions is still alive but weakening. What happens next remains an open question with high stakes for the real estate industry
by Daniel Houston Apr 3