Nykia Wright vows transparency, turnaround as NAR chief executive

During her first appearance at an Inman Connect event, Wright said she previously brought another entity back “from the brink of extinction and irrelevance” and will now do the same at NAR. Continue reading

Real estate lawyers take big stand against agent commission sharing

CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions. Continue reading

Real estate’s antitrust woes may continue during Trump’s 2nd term

The real estate industry has been drowning under antitrust lawsuits and complaints regarding its commission and pocket listing rules. Some hope Trump will bring a lighter hand to antitrust, but his nominees for Attorney General and Assistant AG suggest… 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

How to take advantage of ‘the new normal’ post-NAR settlement

At Inman Connect New York, Kendall Bonner, Russ Cofano and Christine Jacobson urged agents to change how they communicate their value. Continue reading

American Real Estate Association absorbs NYC trade group

The integration with the New York Residential Agent Continuum paves the way for the organization’s first local chapter while turning up the heat on its rivalry with the National Association of Realtors. 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

Inman unveils class of 2025 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Reinvented award winners

The 2025 Power Players award celebrates 143 industry leaders whose power and influence are shaping the future of real estate. This marks the start of a year dedicated to honoring the very best of our community. Continue reading

Take the Inman Intel Index survey for January

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they’re seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

NAR wants Michigan 3-way lawsuit thrown out

The case began in August and challenges requirements that agents belong to local, state and national Realtor associations. NAR previously asked to have the case dismissed in November. Continue reading