A pivotal moment: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for July

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading

These 12 real estate startups will vie for $15K at NAR’s ‘Pitch Battle’

The contestants, several of which are powered by AI, offer 3D-printed homes, a tool to identify at-risk homes and mortgage loan readiness assistance, among other products. Continue reading

‘Irrebuttable’ sales claims trap brokerages in settlement limbo

Several brokerages reported transacting over $2 billion in sales in 2022. After the NAR settlement made that an undesirable number, some are stuck and trying to figure out how to move forward. Continue reading

Ed Zorn to the real estate industry: Get rid of commission-sharing now

The attorney and broker dives into the nuances of seller concessions, steering, buyer agents’ jobs, and avoiding future antitrust trouble ahead of his appearances at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

The rules are changing. Here’s how to stay afloat in the days ahead

By approaching change with a positive, growth mindset and intentionality, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, you’ll be ready for whatever comes next in business and life. Continue reading

Ed Zorn: Why mandatory buyer contracts are a ‘big consumer win’

California Regional MLS’s general counsel talks offers of compensation, seller concessions, steering and buyer agency agreements ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

27 resources you’ll need to be ready for the Aug. 17 transition

Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you’ll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now. Continue reading

Commission Crunch: 5 tips to avoid scrutiny and remain in compliance

Clients are watching you now more than ever, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Find out how to implement best practices now, so you can avoid complaints during upcoming industry shifts. Continue reading

What Microsoft’s Bing portal controversy says about MLS value

Real estate data is incredibly important to a variety of industries, and there’s a cost to produce it, Sam DeBord writes. Those who do so should be properly compensated. Continue reading

North Carolina MLS subscribers soar by 6K with Georgia expansion

North Carolina Regional MLS’s subscriber count is now more than 19,000 after adding Savannah MLS, Classic MLS and Realtors of Greater Augusta as owners, executives told Inman. Continue reading