Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading
A National Association of Realtors spokesperson told Inman that the trade organization is continuing to gather feedback on the pocket listing rule through “many channels.” Continue reading
Commission chaos has disrupted real estate’s status quo in unique ways in 2024, but social issues have been the reason for more political donations from agents, according to an analysis by Inman. Continue reading
Amid a tumultuous year for the real estate industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry’s rank and file. Continue reading
The trade group’s petition leans heavily on the government’s promise to close investigations into the Clear Cooperation Policy and the Participation Rule. Continue reading
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don’t let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way. Continue reading
TAN CEO: “NAR is the architect and promoter of the disastrous Clear Cooperation Policy and is the only party with the power to rescind it” Continue reading
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields. Continue reading
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents. Continue reading
Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry’s most polarizing rules. Continue reading