Biggest MLS in the nation rejects NAR 'Delayed Marketing' policy
California Regional MLS said in a statement that the new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy, which NAR states is mandatory, was created to 'placate' complaining brokerages
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 22
Referral Flow; Ninja Selling;
Developed by Joseph Chiavatti, what started as a side hustle in between closings and open houses is now called Referral Flow, and it’s now Ninja Selling’s official peer networking solution
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 22
Ex-First American CEO entitled to $18M following cruise ship brawl
First American Financial Corp. terminated CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio 'without cause' on April 10 after authorities charged the title insurance veteran with misdemeanor assault aboard a cruise
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 22
Sale notices go out to Remine's creditors, MLSs
Any responses or objections to the $1.5M deal must be filed with Delaware's Chancery Court on or before May 1
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 22
LA agent caught smuggling 164 pounds of cocaine in Chicago
Jerome Nalbandian was caught toting 4 roller bags stuffed with 164 pounds of suspected cocaine through Union Station. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Deidre Dyer said, 'Wow. That's a lot'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
Mary Lee Blaylock leaves HomeServices for Sotheby's Realty
Blaylock's move to Sotheby's International Realty comes about 1 week after Gino Blefari retired as HomeServices CEO, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. She will lead brokerage operations
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
Concessions surge as homesellers offer sweeter deals in sour markets
In the first quarter of the year, 44.4% of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1% seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 22
Listings are quietly 'commingling' on Zillow again after 4-year hiatus
In most markets, the portal has resumed displaying non-MLS listings alongside other properties in spite of NAR's no-commingling rule, the policy behind a lawsuit between Zillow and REX in 2021
by Taylor Anderson Apr 22
5 Instagram Reel ideas to grow your real estate brand, business
Focus on being helpful, real and a little bit creative in your social media content, Kate Hulbert writes, and the engagement (and leads) will follow
by Kate Hulbert Apr 22
Private listings just got real: State regulators have entered the chat
State regulators are scrutinzing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Apr 22
5 ways to reset systems, scale with ease, future-proof your business
Shift your business out of survival mode when you adopt a CEO mindset, implement smart processes and procedures, and scale with the future in mind, broker Jessica Souza writes
by Jessica Souza Apr 22
Hanna Holdings lawyers dispute judge's recollection in recusal spat
Judge Stephen Bough refused to recuse himself from a case involving Hanna Holdings, saying their attorneys already had a chance to flag an apparent conflict. Hanna attorneys say it’s not true
by Taylor Anderson Apr 21
After pause, Utah MLS resumes Clear Cooperation enforcement
Under the updated Park City MLS rules, agents are still required to submit listings within a set timeframe after executing a listing agreement or publicly marketing a property
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 21
Tariffs to spur ripple effects across real estate, industry leaders warn
Rising construction costs and shifts in foreign investments will result in falling sales as the weight of the tariffs are felt across US housing markets, economists and real estate leaders told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 21
Zillow's private listing post erupts into CEO-studded battleground
A LinkedIn post by Errol Samuelson on Zillow's private listings rule flared into a weekend skirmish that drew nearly 300 comments from executives like Robert Reffkin, Glenn Sanford and Leo Pareja
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 21