Can you survive the squeeze from 2% commissions? The Download

The Consumer Federation of America raised eyebrows and hackles with its advice to pay only the equivalent of a 2 percent commission for both real estate purchases and sales. Continue reading

What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing

Housing affects every aspect of American life, Rachael Hite writes. This election, discover how each presidential candidate plans to reshape housing. Continue reading

More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers’ departures

At least five agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage. Continue reading

E&V’s Anthony Hitt says the best thing agents can do now is ‘focus’

The Engel & Völkers Americas president and CEO took time to chat with Inman and shared why agents should be concentrating on relationships — not confusion around commission lawsuits. Continue reading

RE/MAX agent count drops as revenue falls for 8 straight quarters

Franchisor reported its U.S. agent count fell 6.3 percent during the second quarter as revenue fell 4.8 percent compared to a year earlier, according to its earnings report. Continue reading

It’s still a listings game! 5 effective ways to generate listings now

Post-NAR settlement, it’s never been more critical to generate listings, Jimmy Burgess says. That’s why he sat down with Curaytor’s Jimmy Mackin to highlight these winning strategies. Continue reading

ICYMI at Inman Connect Las Vegas: Broker edition

Discover key brokerage takeaways from Inman Connect Las Vegas that will help you enhance you practices, leverage technology and navigate the evolving real estate landscape. Continue reading

Toronto-based Polsinello Team joins eXp Realty

Team lead Frank Polsinello said eXp Realty’s commissions and benefits “fit the bill perfectly” for the team’s needs. The team was ranked No. 16 for RE/MAX Canada this year. Continue reading