Clear Cooperation, resignation, deportation: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Umansky, Dwiggins clash in heated debate over Clear Cooperation

While on stage at Inman Connect New York, Mauricio Umansky argued that Clear Cooperation stifles competition. Meanwhile, James Dwiggins said the rule puts the customer first. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant predicts ‘screenless’ future for savvy real estate agents

Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community before sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025. Continue reading

Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape

Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors’ antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman. Continue reading

LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires

Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks government officials to increase California FAIR Plan wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for building codes, pause property taxes and more. Continue reading

Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires

As wildfires burned through LA County over the past three days, thousands of people were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents said. Continue reading

LA communities face devastation amid slew of historic wildfires

LA-area agents on Wednesday told Inman that they were checking in on clients and keeping an eye on evacuation orders while lamenting the “catastrophic” toll the wildfires were taking on the community and real estate market. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin predicts the end of Clear Cooperation in 2025

The Compass CEO, long a critic of the polarizing NAR rule, believes that the real estate industry as a whole will finally come around to his view in the near future. Continue reading

25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025

From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024’s tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror. Continue reading

25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025

From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024’s tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror. Continue reading