Bombshell NAR lawsuit: How much did sellers pay in buyer-side commission?

A recently filed lawsuit against NAR, among other big industry players, alleges that NAR-member agents, along with many of the country’s various multiple listing services, colluded to inflate Realtor commissions. Here’s a look at the commission numbers… Continue reading

The essential guide to Wall Street and real estate

Wall Street and venture capitalists are pouring fortunes into everything from real estate tech companies to single-family rentals. Here’s what real estate pros should know from the top down. Continue reading

Why iBuying is the new Zestimate

Between Zillow’s powerful grasp over the start of the consumer homebuying journey and the relative ease of instant online offers, it’s no question that the listing powerhouse can dominate this new frontier of buying and selling. Continue reading

Real estate Buyer Graph continues national expansion

The Buyer Graph initiative powered by real estate tech startup RealScout is making its way down the California coast, it was announced Thursday. Continue reading

WATCH: APIs from vision to reality

Get an inside look at tips for process and strategy depending on your long-term product goals from CoreLogic’s Lucie Fortier, FBS Data’s Kim Prior and Contactually’s Lauren Kreisberg onstage at Inman Connect New York.  Continue reading

WATCH: Can big data and privacy coexist?

Take a look into current methods of collecting and using data, the unintended consequences of current practices and what we can expect going forward in this Inman Connect New York panel. Continue reading

WATCH: What are platforms, and why should you care?

Are broker platforms augmenting or replacing existing MLS platforms? What is the impact to industry participants? Explore why this topic is the new buzzword of the industry and what the future looks like. Continue reading

WATCH: Getting transparent about top teams’ finances

What do the models look like for the teams with the highest profit margins? Vija Williams, KW’s Matt Fetick Real Estate Team’s Matt Fetick and Halstead’s Louise Phillips Forbes get real about their financial IQ onstage at Inman Connect New York.  Continue reading