It’s not over yet: Where real estate antitrust litigation is going in 2025

The new year will bring appeals, buyer commission cases, fights over current National Association of Realtor policies and possible Department of Justice intervention, experts told Inman. Continue reading

Inman Connect New York Power Players: Spotlight on the C-Suite 

Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions … Continue reading

Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download

Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What’s your take?  Continue reading

Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due

As NAR’s spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years. Continue reading

James Dwiggins: Clear Cooperation opponents are prioritizing profits

Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent’s influence. Continue reading

NAR’s settlement is up for final approval. Here’s why that matters

The National Association of Realtors settlement became the inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in living memory. A judge is now expected to approve the deal Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading

After NAR deal, MLSs will have to reinvent themselves — or else

At NAR NXT, panelists Marilyn Wilson, James Dwiggins and Clint Skutchan advised MLSs to make themselves essential without guaranteeing compensation. Continue reading

‘Not done’: Antitrust litigation in real estate is just warming up

In a recent webinar, Spencer Rascoff, James Dwiggins and Jack Miller discussed the future of commissions and why agents and brokers should pay attention to their legal risk. Continue reading

Brokers envision existential threat to MLS in Clear Cooperation debate

In a webinar Tuesday, Keller Williams’ Jeff Hickey, NextHome’s James Dwiggins, Miami MLS’s Liz Sturrock and Seven Gables’ Mike Hickman clashed over the future of NAR’s pocket listing rule. Continue reading

Here’s your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download

Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate’s biggest names are standing on. Continue reading