Redfin calls on real estate websites to drop crime data
The company cited the real estate industry's history of redlining, as well as the potential to reinforce racial bias, as reasons to abandon crime data on search portals and other websites
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Nation's largest MLS rebuts 'Zero DOM' pocket listing study
California Regional MLS CEO Art Carter told Inman that NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy has resulted in more listings being marketed on the multiple listing service, not fewer
Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving
Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings are as strong as ever. This is Inman's first story in a 5-part series
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Beware of weak agents: 5 scenarios that can cost your sellers big money
Even in today's crazy market, weak agents can still cost their sellers plenty of money and opportunity. Here are five case studies that illustrate how costly working with a bad agent can be
by Bernice Ross Jul 7
Why office exclusives are not a good look for the industry
Opinion
Here's why the concepts of office exclusives, designated agency and double-dipping are a big no-no to this broker
by Teresa Boardman Jun 3
An umpire waving a flag
'Vast majority' of Clear Cooperation Policy complaints turn out not to be in violation
by Andrea V. Brambila May 11
Controversial proposal to require addresses on MLS listings clears hurdle
Proposal now moves to the National Association of Realtors' board of directors, but bitterness over the Clear Cooperation Policy's office exclusives exemption lingers
by Andrea V. Brambila May 10
'Be relentless': Real-life advice from agents managing inventory insanity
Real estate professionals out in the field have thoughts and suggestions on how to manage the widespread low inventory this season
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 16
Coronavirus not slowing down NAR's pocket listing policy
Several MLSs are adding a 'Coming Soon' status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines immediately
Screenshot of NAR petition
The petition argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy violates the rights of homeowners and that it should be reversed
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 25
WATCH: Pocket listing ban will have 'huge impact on consumers'
A pair of industry leaders argued Thursday that NAR's recently approved Clear Cooperation Policy will ultimately be good for everyone
by Inman Feb 14
Pocket listing ban will have 'huge impact on consumers'
A pair of industry leaders argued Thursday that NAR's recently approved Clear Cooperation Policy will ultimately be good for everyone
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
Austin Board of Realtors settles with CoreLogic over data sales
The settlement comes 8 months after the Austin Board of Realtors accused CoreLogic of improperly selling data on sold homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 30
Inman Person of the Year 2019: The Ethical Agent
This year, Inman honors a much-needed figure in an industry still struggling with issues such as discrimination
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
NRT and incoming Coldwell Banker CEO Ryan Gorman talks pocket listings, venture capital and 2020
Gorman thinks agents will continue to play a vital role in the industry and that 2019 was a kind of tipping point for venture-backed real estate tech
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 16