Jason Haber: Our industry deserves better and fewer real estate agents

The co-founder of the American Real Estate Association, a competitor to NAR, told Inman his upstart trade organization has held two recent events and started talks with potential sponsors. Continue reading

Major scores, massive deals, more lawsuits: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Rethinking ‘Coming Soon’: A Clear Cooperation compromise

Reasonable adjustments to current policies can satisfy both sides of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate, consultant Chris Marzke writes, benefitting clients, developers and real estate professionals. Continue reading

Bad habits, bleak forecasts, no crashes: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Why client disclosure, not MLS mandate, serves homeowners best

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates. Continue reading

Pacaso, The Agency partner on co-ownership sales

The two companies will also expand listing availability in number of luxury markets, such as La Jolla, Miami, Vail, London and Napa, among other domestic and international destinations. Continue reading

A new-agent guide to the Clear Cooperation Policy

New Inman contributor Vincent Cyr outlines the benefits of the Clear Cooperation Policy for consumers, agents and the industry at large. Continue reading

Gary Keller, Leo Pareja, Robert Reffkin: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Reffkin knocks NAR, says rules ‘prop up’ inexperienced agents

The Compass CEO said that NAR’s rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead. Continue reading

Is removing Days on Market and price history a good idea or not?

Team leader Carl Medford looks at the Clear Cooperation debate through the lens of a simple question: “What’s best for the consumer?” Continue reading