Leaders foresee opportunity in wake of antitrust commission suits

Leaders at last week’s Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than they were a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year’s tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate’s new normal. Continue reading

How to take advantage of ‘the new normal’ post-NAR settlement

At Inman Connect New York, Kendall Bonner, Russ Cofano and Christine Jacobson urged agents to change how they communicate their value. Continue reading

NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and ‘simmering enemies’

The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman. Continue reading

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

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

‘Business as usual’: Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out

New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos. Continue reading

NAR settlement still an enigma for some ahead of big Aug. 17 deadline

Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than two weeks. Continue reading

EXp Realty taps healthcare exec to lead sustainability efforts

Former USANA Health exec Donald Cherry will now lead eXp Realty’s sustainability efforts. Cherry is the fifth high-level hire or promotion eXp has made this year. Continue reading

Will dual agency become common after NAR’s settlement?

Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as “double ending.” Continue reading

How to own your value in a post-NAR settlement world

As we move forward together, eXp’s Kendall Bonner writes, demonstrating a higher level of knowledge and expertise is essential for conveying your worth to potential clients. Continue reading