How to solve listing problems (without jumping to a price drop)

The next time a listing lingers, resist the urge to slash the price, coach Darryl Davis writes. Become a real estate detective to figure out what’s really going on. Continue reading

RealScout and Agent Image partner to steal Zillow leads — and give them to you

Agent Image has partnered with RealScout to integrate lead generation and nurturing tools into their ACCESS website platform, helping agents compete against national portals like Zillow. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO is ready to ‘turn off’ Clear Cooperation debate

At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it’s time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving issues that will improve consumers’ main challenge — affordability. Continue reading

Kevin Sears says NAR ‘is going in the right direction’ since commission suit

Sears was optimistic, but said that NAR membership is projected to drop by 150,000 members and that the organization will face a $30 million deficit. Continue reading

Everything old is new(?) again when it comes to marketing your listings

As the industry continues to debate the way listings are marketed (or not) in the current climate, Troy Palmquist reflects on the potential move from digital to analog. Continue reading

Homes.com sent direct mailers to sellers across the country asking them to pay to ‘boost’ their homes

Many agents have gathered in online forums to criticize the mailers as “unethical.” But Homes.com’s parent company says most agents are fine with them. Continue reading

Compass agrees to share its exclusive listings, with 2 caveats

Compass said it will share its 6,000-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don’t alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do. Continue reading

NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

The trade organization’s MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday. Continue reading

Rethinking NAR’s speech policy, CCP, settlement: Inman Top 5

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

Zillow’s clarity, Tutor’s clap back, LionDesk’s closure: Inman Top 5

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