Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download
Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What's your take?
by Christy Murdock Dec 21
Stocking stuffer: Urban Nest Realty takes 400 agents to Real
Likely catching the collective eye of Real co-founder and CEO Tamir Poleg and president Sharran Srivatsaa was Urban Nest's 2023 numbers, consisting of 2,500 deals valued at $1.5B
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 17
Oren and Alon Alexander denied bond as new lawsuit is filed
In bond court on Thursday, Oren pleaded with the judge to be allowed to be with his wife, who is nine months pregnant, when she gives birth. A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 12
Aaron Kirman: 'It's business as usual' after Compass acquisition
The day after Compass announced its acquisition of Christie's International Real Estate and @properties, the Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California owner said his brand will retain its market exclusivity and will not share its brand with Compass or any other brokerage
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
Inman's reader survey: Your chance to help shape real estate's future
As a thank-you, you'll be entered into a raffle for a chance to win 1 of 5 in-person tickets to Inman Connect New York or Inman Connect San Diego in 2025
by Inman Dec 3
Court grants final approval to NAR's landmark settlement deal
Judge Stephen R. Bough approved antitrust deals reached with the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices of America Tuesday afternoon
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 26
How 'secret' home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download
Minnesota's AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty
by Christy Murdock Nov 23
Get no respect? Here's how to elevate our profession
Broker-owner Butch Leiber offers tips for providing a higher level of service to clients and conveying a higher level of professionalism to the public
by Butch Leiber Nov 22
Award per homeseller in Sitzer is about $913 and getting smaller
Over 491K homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700M raised by NAR, HomeServices and other settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
Decline in NAR membership, long expected, hasn't materialized yet
With 1,526,631 members as of Oct. 31, the National Association of Realtors is on track to end 2024 with its fourth-highest membership numbers on record. Next year, however, is a different story
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
What The Opportunity Report says about commission compression
The sequel to the 2015 'DANGER Report' details 20 opportunities in a changing industry. In the first of a 2-part series, Carl Medford applies its findings to agents, teams and brokerages
by Carl Medford Nov 5
The real estate industry is more politically split than you think
Amid a tumultuous year for the industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry's rank and file
Majority of sellers know they aren't on hook for buyer commission: Poll
In a nationwide Inman-Dig Insight poll of active homebuyers, fewer than 5% of shoppers now listing their current home said they didn't realize that they could decline to pay buyer-side commissions
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Local Realtor association won't enforce NAR Clear Cooperation
The Park City Board of Realtors informed the National Association of Realtors it would no longer require agents to comply with the pocket listing rule due to fear of litigation
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 11
2 more brokerages in the $2B club reach settlement agreements
John L. Scott and Real Estate One reach settlement agreements in antitrust commission lawsuit filed in Missouri. The cases were filed immediately after the verdict in the Sitzer case
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3