Majority of Realtor associations tap late fees to boost bottom line: NAR

Most local associations maintain fewer than two years of reserves and draw on late fees as the most common source of non-dues revenue, according to NAR’s inaugural Association Profile. Continue reading

MLS hacked? Here’s your 15 minute, stay-in-the-know plan

Trainer and marketing expert Rachael Hite shares a few tips and tricks that you can add to your weekly routine to help you create a solid plan B for reference if the MLS happens to crash. Continue reading

Take Inman’s first-ever bombshell commission lawsuit survey here

A pair of explosive lawsuits could upend how brokers do business. As those suits come closer to trial, tell us how you feel about those cases and how prepared the industry is for the repercussions. Continue reading

Industry rallies to work around ongoing Rapattoni cyberattack

A ransomware attack was unleashed last Wednesday, Aug. 8, on Rapattoni, a prominent software and property data provider for the real estate industry. The attack is ongoing, according to reports. Continue reading

Rapattoni hit with ransomware attack, paralyzing MLSs and agents

Federal investigators are working with MLS software company, and its insurance carriers are negotiating with hackers, who have prevented new data from being input after the Aug. 9 attack. Continue reading

Is your next listing stuck in incognito mode? The Download

Could Clear Cooperation be the problem when it comes to the years-long inventory shortage? Actually, yes, according to industry analysts. Continue reading

Redfin exec: Clear Cooperation is failing to stop pocket listings

Joe Rath is Redfin’s senior director of brokerage operations and head of industry relations. He shared thoughts on Clear Cooperation ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Why stop there? Here are 13 more safety fields NAR could add

While NAR plans to add new checkboxes for agent safety, they’re leaving out some of the most common (and messy) hazards that agents face, writes broker Teresa Boardman. Continue reading

America’s highest-volume broker on a real estate market in flux

The founder of the HomesUSA platform tells Intel how he became the nation’s highest-volume broker — and what metrics he tracks each month. Continue reading

Built by 3 MLSs, search portal Nestfully should have considered a 4th: Tech Review

Nestfully is a home search portal built by CRMLS, REcolorado and BrightMLS to help agents market homes and consumers find them. Continue reading