Agents storm TikTok with flood of complaints after NAR settlement
Since Friday, real estate agents have been arguing on the video sharing platform that the recent commission suit settlement is likely to hurt both homebuyers and the agents who represent them
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash
The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to 'reject' claims made by a former employee
The chatbot revolution has begun. Here's what agents need to know
Tools such as ChatGPT and Bard are brand new but already revolutionizing online content and the real estate industry. Scroll through Inman's latest handbook to get the lowdown
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
The Agency launches 70th franchise in Bend, Oregon
Led by managing partners Grant Ludwick, Matt Robinson and Nick Wilhite, the office will build on the company's growing presence across the U.S., Canada, Mexico the Caribbean and Europe
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 18
'Goonies' house finds new owner just days after listing
After hitting the market in late November for $1.65M, the Astoria, Oregon, home was purchased for an undisclosed price by a superfan who aims to remain anonymous until the sale is finalized
by Ben Verde Dec 12
Windermere debuts zavvie-powered comparison tool for sellers
Windermere Offers will allow people working with the brokerage's agents to compare various options for selling their homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
'The Goonies' house in Oregon hits the market for $1.65M
'People from many countries and all walks of life are calling to inquire about how they can be the next owner of this iconic property,' the listing agent said about the birthplace of the truffle shuffle
by Ben Verde Nov 18
Homebuyers 'win with cash' as Homeward launches on West Coast
The company, which provides cash backing to homebuyers, will now operate in both Oregon and Washington, bringing the total number of states in which Homeward operates to 7
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
Oregon Sotheby's merger makes affiliate largest by volume in state
In 2021, The Hasson Co. brought in more than $2.8B in sales volume, and Cascade Sotheby's brought in over $3B in sales volume, according to a press release from Sotheby's
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 22
REX abandons antitrust case against Oregon rebate ban
Discount brokerage says it will focus on 'other issues that cause consumers to be overcharged every time they buy and sell a home'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 12
Death knell for disputed love letter ban as Oregon concedes court ruling
Oregon's ban on homebuyer love letters would be ruled unconstitutional if a judge accepts a deal the state has struck with the brokerage that filed suit against the ban last year
by Daniel Houston May 9
What love letters? Homebuyer notes slow to resume since ban lift
The first legal 'love letters' have started to trickle in after Oregon's ban was halted last week. But so far, buyers are taking it slow
by Daniel Houston Mar 8
Judge orders Oregon to pause its homebuyer love-letter ban
A U.S. district judge agreed these letters can lead to discrimination, but said the state law goes too far in restricting free speech
by Daniel Houston Mar 4
Central Oregon's outdoorsy hotspot Bend is Pacaso's latest market
Pacaso has been targeting popular outdoor-minded luxury markets in the US over the past year. It has homes in Jackson Hole, Aspen, Park City and Lake Tahoe. And now, Bend, Oregon
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 19
REX appeals dismissal of antitrust suit against Oregon's anti-rebate law
Discount brokerage says, 'Oregon failed to show any reason why consumers should be forced to pay thousands of dollars more to buy homes'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 12