Agents say business as usual since Aug. 17 — but signs of strain ahead
While most reported normal activity in the weeks after the commission rules took effect, some saw an uptick in listing clients refusing to pay buyers' fees, new Inman Intel Index results show
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
From fringe to forefront? What agent ‘steering’ will look like now
A survey of hundreds of real estate agents suggests that 'steering' based on commissions used to be rare. After the Aug. 17 deadline, it may become ubiquitous — but with buyers in the driver's seat
by Daniel Houston Aug 12
Bright MLS will allow sellers to offer concessions upon listing
In response to NAR's proposed settlement, the nation's 2nd largest MLS will add data fields on June 11 allowing sellers to signal they're willing to offer buyer concessions when they list a home
by Andrea V. Brambila May 30
Attorney lays out how real estate can survive the commission suits
At Inman Connect, Ed Zorn proposed mandating buyer representation agreements, killing the MLS compensation field, adding a concession field, and creating a fund to pay out settlements
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26