Move class-action lawsuit shines harsh light on network’s paid leads

Disconnected phones, undeliverable emails and presumed scams have all become more common, customers of Move’s network of companies told Inman in the wake of the Aug. 23 class-action suit. Continue reading

7 things to know before the Aug. 17 settlement implementation

The clock is ticking on implementation of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement. Team leader Carl Medford outlines what buyer agents need to know to be successful under the new rules of the road. Continue reading

Gitcha leverages proposed NAR settlement to bolster buyers

A new company called Gitcha has launched which prioritizes an active buyer’s needs in the same way a portal advertises available listings. It’s active in the greater Phoenix MSA, including Scottsdale. Continue reading

‘It’s an arms race’: How portals are adapting to the commission crunch

The upending of NAR’s cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they’re adopting to suit the moment. Continue reading

How buyer agents can level up amid commission uncertainty

Buyer’s agents have a critical responsibility to be the best they can be, new Inman contributor Filippo Incorvaia writes, as they navigate industry changes and the necessity of advocating for themselves early in the homebuying process. Continue reading

More agents plan to switch brokerages in the coming year

Stronger lead generation systems and commission structures are driving more agents to consider switching their brokerage affiliations in the coming year, according to Coldwell Banker Real Estate’s annual Agent Priorities Report published on Wednesday. … Continue reading

Buyer agents are already cutting commissions: The Download

In the post-Sitzer world we now live in, agents and brokers are already dealing with the new reality by cutting buyer commissions to the bone. Continue reading

13 ways to find a home for your buyers in this tight market

If you currently have buyers but cannot land an escrow, writes team leader Carl Medford, consider stepping up your game to provide the highest level of service possible. It’s time to start thinking outside the box. Continue reading

Sitzer litigation: What agents need to hear from you now

According to CEO Dan Stewart, the way you communicate with clients and agents right now will set you up for success as buyer commission litigation continues to unwind. Continue reading