NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out
New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time
Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight
Industry leaders see the lawsuits as 1 of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
'It's an arms race': How portals are adapting to the commission crunch
The upending of NAR's cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they're adopting to suit the moment
by Marian McPherson May 28
Recruiting War '24: Commission suits loom over the fight for talent
Industry members see commission suits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024. But brokers who can target and elevate middle-tier agents might have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27
Recruiting War '24: Agents field new offers constantly, Intel finds
A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it's now an unavoidable aspect of the job
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
The agent's essential guide to the commission lawsuits
Author and trainer Bernice Ross provides the rundown on what to know, what’s most likely to change, how it may impact your pocketbook and steps to take to be prepared for what’s ahead
by Bernice Ross Feb 29
Buyer agents are already cutting commissions: The Download
In the post-Sitzer world we now live in, agents and brokers are already dealing with the new reality by cutting buyer commissions to the bone
by Christy Murdock Feb 17
WATCH: What commercial deals teach us about buyer commissions
US commercial real estate could show the way forward for residential buyer commissions. Redfin's Joe Rath, Collabra's Russ Cofano, CRMLS' Ed Zorn join James Dwiggins to discuss
by Jessi Healey Feb 12
Commercial deals offer a new post-Sitzer compensation model
Want to get paid? Start studying up on how US commercial commissions are negotiated. That's where the residential side of real estate is headed, 4 experts argued at Inman Connect New York
by Daniel Houston Jan 25
Collabra and Bright MLS team to give agents ad tech
Bright MLS subscribers will now get free access to Collabra's AdBuilder and SphereIndex tools, which can be used within Bright's platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Collabra appoints former Bright MLS exec to board of directors
David Charron joins Collabra's board as the real estate technology and analytics company makes a bid to partner with more multiple listing services
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
That's a lot of zeroes. So where do we go from here? The Download
This week, we're breaking down the aftermath of that $5B verdict in favor of the plaintiffs in the bombshell Sitzer | Burnett commission lawsuits
by Christy Murdock Nov 3
'A new age': Brad Inman, panelists unpack the Sitzer | Burnett verdict
During a live session Wednesday at virtual Connect, Brad Inman moderated a panel with Russ Cofano and Kendall Bonner on what lies ahead for agents as the commission model is upended
by Ben Verde Nov 1
Verdict's in: Brad Inman, experts break it down at Inman Connect
Join Brad Inman, Kendall Bonner and Russ Cofano at Virtual Connect Wednesday as they tackle the historic Sitzer | Burnett ruling and what it means. It’s part of a 2-day virtual ticket, only $149
by Inman Nov 1
Sitzer | Burnett: Live updates from the buyer-agent commission trial
The long-awaited Sitzer|Burnett commission trial is underway in Kansas City, Missouri, and Inman is covering it all live as it unfolds. Check back early and often for news, views, schedules and more
by Inman Oct 16