NAR vows to assess legal risk of current policies

New CEO Nykia Wright told NAR’s board of directors the trade group’s next step will be to develop a “comprehensive” litigation strategy and size up any additional legal exposure related to its rules. Continue reading

The tiny Washington town that ruled Airbnb this summer

Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, Quincy has become the top Airbnb destination in the US. The 8,225-person town is known for its wineries, music and outdoor attractions. Continue reading

Court doc accuses Josh Team of taking ‘kickbacks’ — he calls it ‘false story’

A company called Aika says it paid $10 million in kickbacks to the SERHANT. president while he was still at Keller Williams. But Team contends the story is part of Aika’s effort to get out of paying its bills. Continue reading

After Helene, your next CMA better include climate risk

Realtor.com’s newest feature is made possible through an integration with a third party data visualization company called TopHap. The application delivers socioeconomic and environmental insights through a dynamic map interface. Continue reading

Brokerages and non-Realtor MLSs settle antitrust suits for $30M

Fifteen MLSs and 13 brokerages that chose to opt-in to NAR’s commission settlement will cough up an additional $30,587,754 in compensation to sellers, raising the settlement fund to nearly $450 million. Continue reading

Ryan Rodenbeck on why buyer rep agreements just aren’t that hard

The Texas-based Spyglass Realty broker-owner spoke to Inman ahead of Austin Connect on Oct. 9, where he’ll emphasize the importance of agent training and buyer representation agreements. Continue reading

5 best tools and strategies for multifamily lease retention

It’s much easier to keep great tenants than to find them in the first place. That’s why an effective retention strategy is essential for multifamily investors, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading