brokerage compensation
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay
by Christy Murdock Dec 15
Realtors reject proposal to require disclosure of more referral fees
The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round
by Taylor Anderson Nov 17
It's 'difficult' for buyers 'to negotiate lower commission rates,' watchdog says
The Consumer Policy Center says that buyer's agents have learned to hedge against the newfound ability of buyers and sellers to negotiate rates
by Taylor Anderson Nov 3
At Inman, we believe in you, the real estate professional
Opinion
Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 8
Zillow sued over allegedly 'deceptive' Flex agent tactics
A homebuyer represented by the law firm involved in the Moehrl commission lawsuit is targeting Zillow in a new class-action case that alleges the portal inflated homebuyer costs
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Real estate still adapting to new normal a year after new NAR rules
Here's what's changed, and what hasn't, one year after the National Association of Realtors rolled out new rules as part of a sprawling antitrust commission settlement
by Taylor Anderson Aug 18
Real estate CEOs sound off on CCP, M&A, being No. 1: The Download
Last week, the industry's biggest names took the stage at Inman Connect San Diego to talk about real estate's hottest topics and biggest controversies
by Christy Murdock Aug 4
Low-fee brokers can offer quality, full service for less: Watchdog
'All low-commission brokers employ at least some competent, experienced agents,' but sellers should comparison shop, according to a new analysis by advocacy group Consumer Policy Center
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 16
How NAR, MLSs and Zillow use market power to serve themselves
Opinion
Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what's best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write
by Hans Wydler AND Steve Wydler May 19
Luxury home showing tips
More and more agents are showing homes north of the million-dollar mark with tactics that should only be used on mid-range or lower listings, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist May 15
Judge rebuffs bid to transfer case over alleged eXp 'sweetheart deal'
The judge presiding over the Hooper suit emphasized that Gibson plaintiffs will be able to object to the proposed settlements through the court's approval process
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 31
Agents report falling commissions. But that's not their top concern
More agents say their clients are successfully negotiating lower commissions than they've traditionally earned, according to preliminary results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey
by Taylor Anderson Mar 31
Fetch Agent promises to catch 'motivated buyers'
Fetch Agent stated in its release that recent court cases regarding commission payment models influenced its creation, viewing the legal results as an opportunity for expanded consumer choice
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 17
Judge denies Crye-Leike claim that it’s covered by NAR settlement
The Memphis-based brokerage argued in court that it was made up of 6 distinct and separate companies that should be covered under the settlement by the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Mar 12
Legal tit-for-tat pulls back curtain on eXp's 'sweetheart' settlement
In court filings, eXp, Weichert and plaintiffs share new details about how settlement negotiations in the Gibson case fell apart before the brokerage moved to settle in a case called Hooper
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6