NAR’s Kevin Sears: We need to ‘show everybody that we as Realtors are pro-consumer’

At the end of his historic two-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more. Continue reading

Despite unease, Compass poised to retain most Anywhere agents

Compass agents are thrilled. Anywhere agents have concerns — but few are looking to jump ship, Inman Intel has found. Continue reading

Price cuts and concessions: Here’s how to prepare homeowners for the reality of selling a home today

High interest rates, growing inventory and economic uncertainty have cooled the housing market, forcing sellers to make price cuts and concessions. Agents say realistic pricing, smart repairs and strong presentation are key to helping homeowners naviga… Continue reading

Real partners with MAXA Designs on agent marketing platform

The co-branded marketing platform directly integrates with MLS property data and automatically delivers print and digital listing campaigns to agents via the firm’s AI-powered concierge, Leo CoPilot. Continue reading

NAR membership must be a choice — for agents, brokers, consumers

The trade group’s control over membership, access and pricing exacerbates risk for members and the clients they serve each day. Continue reading

Zillow calls Chicago’s Private Listing Network a ‘hidden listing scheme’

Zillow delayed the rollout of its ban on privately marketed listings in the nation’s third largest market, but the portal appears ready to crack down on widely used Private Listing Network. Continue reading

It’s ‘difficult’ for buyers ‘to negotiate lower commission rates,’ watchdog says

The Consumer Policy Center says that buyer’s agents have learned to hedge against the newfound ability of buyers and sellers to negotiate rates. Continue reading

5 hot real estate technology trends

The real estate industry is evolving fast as AI, digital twins and smart technology redefine the buying and selling experience. These five trends show how innovation is driving efficiency, trust and smarter decision-making across every corner of the ma… Continue reading

Compass targets Zillow’s warnings to agents in new brief

In a brief issued ahead of a hearing in its case against Zillow, Compass homed in on the listing portal’s powers of “intimidation” in issuing warnings to agents that violate its listing standards. Continue reading

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

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