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

NAR hits back following ‘external commentary’ critical of the group

NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright sent a letter on Friday following a critical article in the Wall Street Journal, and in the wake of news the U.S. Department of Justice wants big changes in real estate. Continue reading

Industry warned to prepare for $40B hit on commissions

Buyer’s agents, and the ecosystem of companies that provide services to them, would bear the brunt of legal challenges to the traditional commission structure, Brian Boero said at Inman Connect. Continue reading

Real estate leaders reveal their vulnerabilities

At this time, many of us are more willing to be vulnerable — letting our guard down is actually helping us get through this. Continue reading

WATCH: Will industry changes lead to fewer agents?

1000Watt CEO Brian Boero and @properties CEO Thad Wong discussed what the rapid changes mean for agents during an Inman Connect Las Vegas panel. Continue reading

Why real estate is in jeopardy

At Tuesday’s CMLS Brings It To The Table event, held just before the National Association of Realtors’ midyear conference, real estate leaders sounded the alarm. Continue reading

iBuyers riding a wave of change as they disrupt real estate

The iBuyers are going to improve their algorithms. They’re going to push their prices closer to market rates. And they’re going to get better and better as they eat up more of the real estate industry. Continue reading