Homesellers have lost $1B through private deals since 2023: Zillow

Sellers who privately listed their home lost an average of $4,975, according to an analysis by Zillow of 2.72 million deals since 2023. The gap is wider for sellers of color, underscoring the benefits of Clear Cooperation. Continue reading

Consumers give agents high marks and want them to be paid: Intel

Most homebuyers are willing to do what it takes to ensure their real estate agent is compensated — even if it means paying out of pocket, an Intel-Dig Insights survey of 3,000 consumers reveals. Continue reading

Top 10% of agents control nearly half of all listings as pay gap widens

Top agents are winning a greater share of listings in the wake of NAR’s commission settlement last year, with high-performers holding 42.64 percent of all listings, new data from tech firm Relitix shows. Continue reading

Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: 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

Repealing CCP restores choice, trust, common sense: Darryl Davis

When it comes to the Clear Cooperation Policy, the risks aren’t worth the rewards and the potential for further litigation, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

It’s time to reimagine off-market listings: Cara Ameer

A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

The transparency double standard: Ketchmark’s push to repeal CCP

Real estate professionals should be making decisions based on what benefits consumers, not out of fear of who might be deposed next, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading

Inman Connect San Diego: Real estate’s future takes the stage

Learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded passionate and driven professional peers. Continue reading

Inman On Tour Miami: The solution to agents’ biggest challenges

Learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded passionate and driven professional peers. Continue reading

The industry’s biggest names are weighing in on CCP: The Download

Leaders across the real estate landscape are sharing their perspectives on the CCP — and what its possible end would mean for consumers and the housing market. Continue reading