A world without paper checks is coming. Are you ready?

DepositLink Pay eliminates inefficiencies and liabilities for real estate brokerages, title companies, and escrow holders by offering a simple way to make a secure digital payment from anywhere, in minutes. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant’s finance firm expands business to South Florida

The company’s services are now available to agents and brokerages in South Florida that want to receive their commissions up front. Continue reading

Are 0% commissions looming on the horizon?

Industry veteran Bernice Ross argues that a business model in which a brokerage makes the majority of its profits from ancillary services like mortgage and title is not sustainable in the long run. Continue reading

How not to lose the commission battle with sellers (and the listing)

When it comes to the commission battle, a lot of agents cave into reducing their fees instead of working to persuade sellers otherwise. Here’s why sellers make this request and how to overcome it. Continue reading

NAR president to DOJ: Step up and honor the agreement

In response to the Department of Justice hitting back against a petition from the National Association of Realtors, NAR president Charlie Oppler urged the DOJ to honor their agreement, calling for fair markets, fair housing and a fair chance for small … Continue reading

DOJ to NAR: Increased competition could save consumers billions

In court filings, regulator says rules “restrict how real estate agents can market properties, dictate how real estate commissions are set, and impede commission negotiations.” Continue reading

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Oct. 8-14, 2021

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

Buyer commissions in — lockboxes out — when NAR votes next month

The trade group will weigh whether to require multiple listing services to allow agents and brokers to display buyer agent compensation, but it won’t consider change to lockbox policy. Continue reading

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Oct. 1-5, 2021

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

NAR vs. DOJ: A timeline of the battle as it stretches into 4th year

An analysis of the association’s petition offers a step-by-step timeline of the events leading up to the DOJ’s launch of a new probe into NAR rules. Continue reading