Zillow lawsuit raises big questions for the real estate industry
Opinion
Whether it ends in settlement, dismissal or a landmark ruling, Derek Carlson writes, it marks another turning point in an industry undergoing rapid transformation
by Derek Carlson Dec 9
Bess Freedman on private listings
Opinion
The Brown Harris Stevens CEO talks about the real-world impacts of private listing networks on agents, clients and the price discovery process
by Bess Freedman Dec 5
Realtors reject referral fee transparency
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the Delegate Body’s surprising vote against referral-fee disclosure at the National Association of Realtors’ NXT conference in Houston
by Summer Goralik Nov 20
Zillow Flex class-action complaint now includes RICO allegations
A class-action complaint against Zillow over its Flex referral program has been expanded to include more plaintiffs, defendants and claims, including racketeering allegations
by Marian McPherson Nov 19
Jason Oppenheim talks hot topics
The luxury broker also said a fixed-rate 50-year mortgage would provide 'massive value' to consumers, and expressed exasperation over the volume of industry litigation today
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 19
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
Inside Nykia Wright’s master plan to fix NAR and rebuild trust
National Association of Realtors CEO Nykia Wright provides a candid look at the organizational turnaround she's led since becoming full-time CEO, including her newly approved strategic plan
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
NAR’s new plan for the future revolves around building trust through transparency, modernizing tools and data, and strengthening ethical standards
by Taylor Anderson Nov 16
What Zillow’s marketing genius can teach you about social media
On this episode, VP of Brand and Product Marketing at Zillow, Beverly W. Jackson, provides a tactical, step-by-step guide for developing a personal brand, including selecting the right gear and platforms and using storytelling and lived experience to attract clients
The anti-lawsuit way of presenting your fee: Now Streaming
Real estate coach Darryl Davis helps agents understand how to negotiate and communicate their commission legally and transparently
by Inman Oct 31
5 data-backed tips for leading your clients through 2025
In this episode of Corr Values, Compass Chief Economist Mike Simonsen sits down with Amy Corr to break down today’s data and how to use it to guide clients through uncertainty with confidence
by Amy Corr Oct 21
zillow private listing ban
In a legal victory for Zillow after years of courtroom battles with REX, the Supreme Court declined to take up a case that centered on Zillow's compliance with a former NAR rule
by Taylor Anderson Oct 20
Zillow-ChatGPT, Compass-Anywhere, SCOTUS-REX: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 17
Compass Anywhere merger
How can a boutique brokerage avoid being eclipsed by an industry behemoth? Dezireh Eyn suggests leaning into transparency as a differentiator
by Dezireh Eyn Oct 14
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
Charting a new course beyond turmoil, Nykia Wright vows transparency and tells NAR’s 1.5M members the organization is on the cusp of unveiling a 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
by Taylor Anderson Oct 13