As a newbie, you don’t want to find yourself amid an ethics violation, lawsuit or worse, but it can happen to even the most earnest of agents. Here are 10 hypothetical situations that help illustrate how you can avoid some very real problems. Continue reading
Even the most earnest real estate agents can accidentally make a false step that could wind them up with an ethics violation, a lawsuit or even revocation of their license. Check out Inman’s handy charts to learn the consequences of 10 situations. Continue reading
Plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit that could shake up the real estate industry have subpoenaed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, sharpening scrutiny of real estate commissions nationwide. The subpoenas were issued by the smaller of two bombs… Continue reading
A Corcoran spokesperson tells Inman “three emails containing inaccurate and misleading Corcoran information were distributed within Corcoran.” Continue reading
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to team compensation. An experienced team leader outlines the pros and cons of the most common structures. Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors’ bid to transfer the smaller of two bombshell commission lawsuits in order to consolidated them has failed, likely making the 1.3 million-member trade group’s legal fight costlier. Continue reading
The Rosen Law Firm, which a month ago threatened a class action lawsuit, pulled the trigger Thursday, filing a federal suit in the US District Court of New Jersey. Continue reading
Abode, a company that is trying to streamline the home buying process while providing deep discounts to consumers, has acquired discount brokerage USRealty. Continue reading
Miami real estate technology startup Richr has announced the launch of its first product — a home listing platform that allows sellers in South Florida to put their homes in the Miami multiple listing service for free through a one-year, no-fee listing… Continue reading
A national consumer watchdog is calling for states to ban dual agency and make agency disclosures less confusing, according to a report released Monday. Continue reading