More sellers are taking a hard-line approach with commissions: Intel

The most recent Intel Index data suggests that agents are beginning to track patterns in what’s happening to their commission rates in response to the industry practice changes, and are less uncertain about how it’s impacting their business. Continue reading

What’s changed for agents since the NAR commission settlement

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about what’s different since the National Association of Realtors commission lawsuit settlement was finalized. Continue reading

RE/MAX agrees to pay $5.5M to settle Canadian commission suit

The company agreed to unspecified business practice changes and to make the payment to move forward from the commission lawsuits in Canada, which largely mirrored those filed in the U.S. Continue reading

Have agents become their own worst enemies?

New commission rules offer brand new opportunities for working with buyers. California broker Cindi Hagley offers ways to embrace change and prosper. Continue reading

After NAR NXT, it’s clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits 

This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control.  Continue reading

7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world

As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

Real estate myths BUSTED in 2024

Cara Ameer writes that it’s more important than ever to tout the truth and legitimacy of what is involved with what real estate agents really do and what they are worth.  Continue reading

Will the NAR settlement make it to the closing table? The Download

As the Nov. 26 hearing for final approval of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement approaches, voices from all sides are questioning its wisdom. Continue reading

A year after the Sitzer verdict, here are my top 5 takeaways

As she reflects on the historic decision and the current state of the industry, broker Cara Ameer offers thoughts on how far we’ve come and where we still need to go. Continue reading