Without these 2 policy changes, more antitrust suits are inevitable

The legal scrutiny over antitrust practices has heightened, with a particular focus on policies that may stifle competition and hinder consumer choice, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

Monster mash your marketing with a Halloween-themed open house

In real estate, a little magic goes a long way. Bring fun to your October open houses with these holiday-themed ideas from coach Darryl Davis. Continue reading

Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit

The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX. Continue reading

How new (and not-so-new) agents can max the impact of social media

Want to be more effective on social media and reach even more potential clients? Bernice Ross offers strategies to take your posts, Stories and Reels to the next level. Continue reading

24 questions new agents should ask about open houses

Putting on an effective open house, Jonathan Pressman writes, means being the informed agent and the best source of information for current and future clients. Continue reading

Repealing Clear Cooperation invites catastrophic legal battles

The repeal of Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja writes, could cause incalculable financial damage to the industry and erode the public’s trust in real estate professionals. Continue reading

Listing agents hold the line against downward commission pressure

More than 89 percent of active sellers told Intel they’re open to covering the buyer’s commission — even as homebuyers increasingly seek to negotiate lower commission rates with their own agents. Continue reading

Zillow’s Daimler: Clear Cooperation a win for agents and consumers

Zillow President Susan Daimler spoke to Inman about supporting Clear Cooperation and what an industry without the rule could look like for real estate agents, consumers and portals. Continue reading

You got this: 17 things every agent needs to hear in their career

Preparing for the roller coaster ride of a real estate career? Rachael Hite offers new agents the advice she wishes she’d gotten when she was just starting out. Continue reading