Commission settlement against Side and others gets first approval

In addition to Side, the fast-moving case — known as Keel for its lead homeseller — names as defendants Washington Fine Properties, Seven Gables Real Estate, Brooklyn New York MLS and others. Continue reading

Commissions have fallen for homes above $500K, Redfin says

Overall buyer’s agent commissions average 2.37 percent, essentially unchanged since August. Commissions rose for homes below $500,000, according to the new report. Continue reading

A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: ‘I’m still pissed’

First Team CEO Michele Harrington’s company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR’s involvement, have played out. Continue reading

What are you sick of hearing about? Pulse

Politics? Lawsuits? Some tired cliche? What have you heard over and over that you’re ready to put away forever? Continue reading

What are you sick of hearing about? Pulse

Politics? Lawsuits? Some tired cliche? What have you heard over and over that you’re ready to put away forever? Continue reading

New commission suit against Side, others filed — and all but settled

Side and other brokerages, along with a pair of MLSs, will collectively pay $10,570,000 to settle the new antitrust case if proposed terms — offered on the same day as the suit was filed — are greenlit. Continue reading

Leaders foresee opportunity in wake of antitrust commission suits

Leaders at last week’s Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than they were a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year’s tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate’s new normal. Continue reading

71% of real estate agents didn’t close any deals last year

At Inman Connect New York, Redfin’s Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors. Continue reading

Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape

Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors’ antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman. Continue reading

Top-performing agents reap spoils of widening commission gap: Poll

The advantages of the industry’s most prolific agents may be growing even more pronounced in the post-settlement landscape, according to an Inman Intel Index poll of real estate professionals. Continue reading