Compass CEO: Clear cooperation is 'anti-homeowner'
Robert Reffkin said clear cooperation forces homeowners into a system that attaches 'negative insights' to listings, and predicted the polarizing anti-pocket listing rule is ultimately doomed
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Consumer watchdog holds up new eXp seller contract as model
A new draft seller contract that eXp Realty is distributing to its brokers and agents is largely consistent with a newly issued set of criteria from the Consumer Federation of America
by Daniel Houston Jul 31
Rival portal execs team up against a common foe: MLS red tape
Redfin and Zillow execs made the case at Inman Broker Connect that consumers would benefit from more universal standards of data sharing by MLSs but said the path to such a future is rocky
by Daniel Houston Jul 31
7 musts for buyer presentations ahead of the commission deadline
Marketing expert Marci James shares strategies designed to help you showcase your value, negotiate commissions with confidence and build a thriving buyer's agent business in 2024
by Marci James Jul 30
CRMLS removes seller concession fields due to CAR forms change
California Regional MLS will continue to allow agents to indicate whether sellers will consider concessions but will no longer have the option to specify a dollar amount or percentage
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 29
New would-be buyer steps in with offer for REColorado
Ohio-based software company MRI Software is making a bid for the MLS just days before it could be sold to another buyer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
Expect more guidance from NAR — but fewer rules: CMLS CEO Evans
CMLS CEO Denee Evans revealed why she believes NAR will choose not to create new MLS rules over the next six to 12 months ahead of her appearance next week at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 25
EXp not 'doing broker-to-broker compensation' — with caveats
A much-discussed listing agreement update reflects upcoming NAR rules, but it doesn't bar sellers from offering compensation to buyers' agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
Court revives antitrust claims against NAR in pocket listing suit
Judge says Top Agent Network 'adequately alleged' NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy is a 'group boycott.' Meanwhile, NAR signals it may be open to repealing the rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 24
Sequel to NAR 'Danger Report' set for 10-year anniversary next year
T3 Sixty plans to release 'The Opportunity Report' as a follow up to its 'DANGER Report' in early 2025. It says the new document will be comparable in its impactful earlier analysis of the industry
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 24
These unanswered settlement questions have you stressed: Pulse
As agents race to comply with terms of the NAR settlement on Aug. 17, Inman wants to get a handle on your toughest questions
by Inman Jul 23
Dwiggins’ warning on commission workarounds: Prepare to be sued
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins shares his thoughts on agents who use websites designed to advertise offers of compensation from listings after the NAR settlement takes effect next month
by Taylor Anderson Jul 23
Sidekick, OneKey MLS agree to new tech partnership
Spun out of a tech-forward indy brokerage, Sidekick is making inroads via MLS to spread the power of artificial intelligence as a daily work tool
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 22
Real Talk: We can no longer ignore RPAC's ethics problems
Opinion
Trump's newly appointed VP candidate introduced a bill in June that highlights the need to review RPAC's ethics policies for candidates receiving funds, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jul 22
A pivotal moment: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for July
Opinion
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Daniel Houston Jul 22
These 12 real estate startups will vie for $15K at NAR's 'Pitch Battle'
The contestants, several of which are powered by AI, offer 3D-printed homes, a tool to identify at-risk homes and mortgage loan readiness assistance, among other products
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 19