NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out

New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors’ landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time. Continue reading

The commission change mega-FAQ you need to start the historic week

Now that the “New Normal” has officially begun, it’s time to answer the frequently asked questions agents and brokerages have about the newly implemented commission settlement rule changes. Continue reading

Michael Ketchmark: Every move you make, we’ll be watching you

In a phone interview, lead plaintiffs’ counsel Michael Ketchmark weighed in on the consequences of violating the NAR settlement, Zillow’s business model, and the “monster case” that remains. Continue reading

Watch out for these 3 pitfalls to avoid pricey fines in your future

Steep fines can stack up and can swiftly put you in a sticky situation, but what’s worse is when it’s your competition turning you in. Trainer Rachael Hite tells you how to stay on the right side of the rules. Continue reading

Today marks the dawn of a new day for real estate. Make the most of it

The best real estate agents will thrive, the profession will be elevated, rot will be removed and the brands that are built on trust and integrity will rise to the top, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

Michigan Realtors are mad as hell, and they’re suing: The Download

NAR buckles up for a new legal brouhaha as Michigan agents and brokers head to court over “compulsory” Realtor membership to access the MLS after removing “guaranteed broker commission.” Continue reading

Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today

The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors’ major antitrust settlement. They’re poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes. Continue reading

Be different. Be special. Be the expert your clients need now

Mastering a niche makes you more valuable in the eyes of consumers, senior real estate expert Nikki Buckelew writes, and it will make selling real estate a far more interesting and enjoyable career. Continue reading

A brave new world awaits the real estate industry. Are you prepared?

Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It’s a brave new world, and it begins this weekend. Continue reading

Sue Yannaccone: It’s time for agents to seize the moment

President and CEO of Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone offers advice and perspective for the professional changes ahead. Continue reading