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Pocket listings are thriving 4 years after NAR sought to end practice

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Pocket listings are positively overflowing nearly four years after the National Association of Realtors enacted its controversial Clear Cooperation policy to end them, a new Intel analysis shows. Continue reading →

Brokers fear losing commissions, agents if lawsuits succeed: Survey

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Real estate professionals are preparing for painful changes and the upending of the status quo if courts rule in favor of plaintiffs in two key lawsuits, a survey on commissions conducted by Intel shows. Continue reading →

Redlining, steering, misogyny and fear: How the industry lost its way

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“Our original mission was to provide shelter and security to our communities,” writes Teri Conrad, a 16-year industry vet. “But somewhere along the way, we got lost in pursuing wealth and power.” Continue reading →

Majority of Realtor associations tap late fees to boost bottom line: NAR

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Most local associations maintain fewer than two years of reserves and draw on late fees as the most common source of non-dues revenue, according to NAR’s inaugural Association Profile. Continue reading →

MLS hacked? Here’s your 15 minute, stay-in-the-know plan

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Trainer and marketing expert Rachael Hite shares a few tips and tricks that you can add to your weekly routine to help you create a solid plan B for reference if the MLS happens to crash. Continue reading →

Take Inman’s first-ever bombshell commission lawsuit survey here

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A pair of explosive lawsuits could upend how brokers do business. As those suits come closer to trial, tell us how you feel about those cases and how prepared the industry is for the repercussions. Continue reading →

Industry rallies to work around ongoing Rapattoni cyberattack

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A ransomware attack was unleashed last Wednesday, Aug. 8, on Rapattoni, a prominent software and property data provider for the real estate industry. The attack is ongoing, according to reports. Continue reading →

Rapattoni hit with ransomware attack, paralyzing MLSs and agents

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Federal investigators are working with MLS software company, and its insurance carriers are negotiating with hackers, who have prevented new data from being input after the Aug. 9 attack. Continue reading →

Is your next listing stuck in incognito mode? The Download

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Could Clear Cooperation be the problem when it comes to the years-long inventory shortage? Actually, yes, according to industry analysts. Continue reading →