U.S. commercial real estate commissions could show the way forward for residential buyer commissions. Joe Rath from Redfin, Russ Cofano of Collabra Technology, Ed Zorn from CRMLS and moderator James Dwiggins discuss how at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading
Under the proposed deal, Keller Williams must inform franchisees that offers of compensation are not required. It also agreed to revise training materials and end rules requiring agents to join NAR. Continue reading
Canada has shorter mortgage terms, which are now forcing people to move. Meanwhile in Australia, most buyers don’t even use agents. Continue reading
James Dwiggins argued at Inman Connect New York that commission lawsuits and pressure from the feds is going to bring about change in the real estate industry. Continue reading
For many real estate agents, a downturn wasn’t destiny in 2023, according to responses from hundreds of industry professionals in the latest Inman Intel Index survey. Continue reading
According to coach Darryl Davis, the opinion of eight people doesn’t prove anything about the reality of our industry. By staying positive, keeping perspective and being proactive, real estate agents can continue to demonstrate their worth. Continue reading
Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, the NextHome CEO said NAR serves an important function, but needs a major fix to deal with challenges related to leadership and commission suits. Continue reading
Agent “glut” means part-timers are now the majority, leading to “widespread incompetence and pressure to maintain high commission rates,” according to the Consumer Federation of America. Continue reading
Transparency and communication are more important than ever before. Darryl Davis offers essential talking points for your next commission conversation with sellers. Continue reading
Scandals, lawsuits, technology and more dominated the headlines in what turned out to be one of real estate’s most eventful years in recent memory. Continue reading