Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight

Industry leaders see the lawsuits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity. Continue reading

‘It’s an arms race’: How portals are adapting to the commission crunch

The upending of NAR’s cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they’re adopting to suit the moment. Continue reading

Recruiting War ’24: Commission suits loom over the fight for talent

Industry members see commission suits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024. But brokers who can target and elevate middle-tier agents might have an opportunity. Continue reading

Veterans Affairs will suspend rule blocking vets from paying agents

Deputy Director of Policy Michelle Corridon said Tuesday the agency would lift rules preventing vets from using low-cost VA loans to pay agents until it engages in a formal rule-making process. Continue reading

How will buyers pay for your services post-settlement? Pulse

With plenty of ideas in the air and very little certainty, we want to know what you think. How will buyers pay for their agents in the future? Continue reading

4 luxury leaders talk commissions and protecting agent value

Luxury leaders Jay Parker, Liane Jamason, Thad Wong and Daniel de la Vega tackled commissions at Inman Connect Miami, saying agents must know and protect their value as regulatory changes draw near. Continue reading

NextHome CEO on the ‘stupidest’ part of the commission settlement

James Dwiggins spoke at the inaugural Inman Connect Miami on Tuesday, arguing that clinging to the current status quo when it comes to commissions is a recipe for disaster. Continue reading

Hot themes for Vegas: Buyer representation and commissions

Don’t-miss sessions at Inman Connect Las Vegas this summer include those built around value propositions, commission negotiations and the evolution of buyer agency. Continue reading

Why buyer representation should matter so much to sellers

Managing broker and new Inman contributor Cassie Walker Johnson writes that in the evolving real estate market, investing in buyer agent compensation is a wise decision that benefits everyone involved. Continue reading

What are you supposed to tell your clients now? The Download

In the face of so much rapid change and an often-frustrating lack of clarity from The Powers That Be, what the heck are you supposed to tell your buyers and sellers now? Continue reading