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Umansky says industry is in ‘trouble’ as he debuts NAR rival

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The founder of The Agency is part of a team launching the American Real Estate Association as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble. Continue reading →

Realtors fear damage to NAR brand beyond repair following Kasper exit

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Members already reeling from a series of accusations and leadership changes told Inman Tracy Kasper’s resignation as president after less than five months doesn’t bode well for NAR’s reputation. Continue reading →

James Dwiggins: NAR needs a top-down overhaul

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Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, the NextHome CEO said NAR serves an important function, but needs a major fix to deal with challenges related to leadership and commission suits. Continue reading →

How well do you remember 2023’s biggest real estate stories?

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Scandals, lawsuits, technology and more dominated the headlines in what turned out to be one of real estate’s most eventful years in recent memory. Continue reading →

Pending home sales stagnate in November despite rate relief

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November’s numbers show pending sales didn’t move compared to October, but lower rates did apparently lead to more lockbox openings — hinting that better days lie ahead. Continue reading →

From Sitzer to Moehrl, 2023 was the year of commission confusion

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Sitzer | Burnett and its verdict cast a long shadow that will extend into 2024 and potentially shake up the real estate industry. But it wasn’t the only lawsuit with commissions in the crosshairs. Continue reading →

NAR hires new marketing and comms chief amid tumultuous year

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Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR’s communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate. Continue reading →

NAR NXT: Everything to know as the annual conference begins

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The National Association of Realtors’ NAR NXT Conference is gearing up for a week in Anaheim, California. Here’s a rundown of the schedule plus the sessions and events you can’t afford to miss. Continue reading →

Jury finds in favor of homeseller plaintiffs in Sitzer | Burnett trial

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Jurors on Tuesday shocked the real estate industry, awarding damages adding up to $5.36 billion to homesellers after deliberating for 2 hours and 28 minutes. Continue reading →

Full court press: What to know as the commission battle starts today

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The allegations, the high-profile witnesses slated to testify and all the evidence the jury will and won’t see — it’s all here as the long-awaited Sitzer | Burnett commission trial unfolds this week. Continue reading →