NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals

Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule. Continue reading

Where real estate’s major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy

Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue. Continue reading

Howard Hanna, ListAssist team up on natural language search tool

The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It’s also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna. Continue reading

Move class-action lawsuit shines harsh light on network’s paid leads

Disconnected phones, undeliverable emails and presumed scams have all become more common, customers of Move’s network of companies told Inman in the wake of the Aug. 23 class-action suit. Continue reading

HUD partners with Zillow to close racial homeownership gap

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has partnered with Zillow for “Let’s Make Home the Goal,” a campaign aimed at connecting minority communities with HUD pre-housing counseling services. Continue reading

5 strategies for unleashing your negotiation power in real estate 

If you want to be a better negotiator, pace yourself, come prepared with examples in hand, and collaborate to arrive at the best possible decision for your clients, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

Mortgage payments cheaper than rent in nearly half of all US metros

Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels since 2023 in 22 of the 50 largest U.S. metros — even as rent prices continue to rise, according to a new analysis from Zillow released on Monday. Continue reading

California MLS MetroList debuts AI-based voice search

The search platform is already live on the multiple listing service’s website and comes amid a growing interest in using artificial intelligence to improve consumer home searches Continue reading

Clear Cooperation takes center stage, faces pressure to change

Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry’s most polarizing rules. Continue reading

Zillow, unfiltered: Portal giant adds AI-fueled natural language feature

Consumers using Zillow’s mobile application can now search homes with simple voice prompts based on commute, points of interest, affordability and school access, according to executives. Continue reading