Agents report falling commissions. But that’s not their top concern

More agents say their clients are successfully negotiating lower commissions than they’ve traditionally earned, according to preliminary results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey. Continue reading

MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy

While some MLS executives praised the “flexibility” offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Shauna Skarin leads the way

Coach Melanie Klein profiles title industry executive Shauna Skarin and learns how she leveraged the power of real estate to create a space for herself in industry leadership. Continue reading

The 411 conversion model: A simple system to generate more referrals

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a simple-to-implement strategy for capturing and converting leads while nurturing relationships. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Nelvia Bullock breaks barriers

Coach Melanie Klein profiles this Charlotte, North Carolina, Realtor who empowers herself and others through mentorship and professional collaboration. Continue reading

What’s the fallout from NAR’s Clear Cooperation switch? The Download

The National Association of Realtors weighed in with its change to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Is it too little, too much or just right? Continue reading

Free videos for real estate agents land title company rep in hot water

California Best Title Company Inc. settles case alleging illegal inducements for $150,000 without admitting wrongdoing, but marketing rep loses license for three years. Continue reading

Miltiadis Kastanis boomerangs to Compass to head new dev sales

Kastanis began his career at Compass and spent the last roughly seven years becoming a leading Florida agent for Douglas Elliman. He received an Ellie Award in 2025 as the firm’s No. 4 agent in Florida by sales GCI. Continue reading

Fair housing suit against Elliman, agents dismissed with prejudice

Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the luxury firm violated the Fair Housing Act in either failing to respond to her requests for assistance in finding housing or simply not helping her with her Section 8 voucher. Continue reading

The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy

Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers. Continue reading