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Recession? Membership? Blessings? Inman Top 5

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

Why the NAR settlement has become a blessing, not a curse

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By removing the automatic assumption of buyer’s agent fees, we’re putting the focus back where it belongs, Darryl Davis writes, on fiduciary duty, negotiation and service. Continue reading →

Private listing networks are the newest pet rock: Bess Freedman

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Not all trends are worth following, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO writes. The pet rock had its moment, but private listing networks create a conflict between fiduciary duty and financial gain. Continue reading →

Massachusetts broker arrested, accused of embezzling $11.6M

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Massachusetts broker Stephen D. Webster has been indicted for allegedly stealing $11.6 million from consumers and agents by diverting escrow funds into his business and personal accounts. Continue reading →

5 biggest listing agent mistakes (and how to avoid them)

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When you avoid these listing mistakes and properly market properties, coach Darryl Davis writes, you create new branding and referral opportunities. Continue reading →

Coachella for real estate pros: How I navigate the industry’s big events

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While conferences and networking events may seem worlds apart from your favorite music festival, they have more in common than you may expect, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading →

‘Hoarding’ listings vs. seller’s rights? Oppenheim and Sher debate Clear Cooperation

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Jason Oppenheim and Ivan Sher participated an intense debate about Clear Cooperation at Inman Luxury Connect. The issue remains among the most polarizing real estate has seen in years. Continue reading →

Broker Spotlight: Kristin Barry, Arbor Real Estate

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Find out how this Orange County, California, indie broker leads “with a balance of compliance, mentorship and heart.” Continue reading →

Home of serial killer ‘The Grim Sleeper’ at center of buyer lawsuit

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Homebuyer Suyeon Park alleges the agents and brokerages on both sides of the deal failed to disclose the serial killer owned and lived in the home and contact from the murderer’s “deranged fans.” Continue reading →

Dueling with dual agency in the age of private listing networks

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Is dual agency fair to buyers, sellers and agents? In the age of private listing networks, Spencer Krull writes, it’s worth examining who the practice benefits. Continue reading →