While most would stay, the share of real estate agents who say they would toss their Realtor membership if allowed is not small. Here’s how some brokerages are planning to respond, and what arguments agents might find convincing, according to Intel’s l… Continue reading
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay. Continue reading
New AI technology is becoming so sophisticated, writes contributor Molly McKinley, that consumers may not recognize what’s real or fake. This is a red flag for agents. Continue reading
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
Referral fees are just the starting point for a larger conversation real estate professionals need to have about transparency, Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading
NAR General Counsel Jon Waclawski breaks down everything from Sitzer-Burnett fallout to buyer agreement rules and commission transparency, outlining what’s required now and how NAR plans to steady the path forward. It’s one of the most candid legal con… Continue reading
Expect a slight increase in sales and the slowest home price growth since 2011, with buyers staying on the sidelines due to concerns about the broader economy, according to Redfin’s economists. Continue reading
EXp rolled out updated referral disclosure forms on Monday. “Are we waiting for some third-party body that we’re members of to have our back? As we learned, I’d rather be safe than sorry,” Pareja said. Continue reading
After the National Association of Realtors failed to pass a broad referral disclosure requirement, some major real estate players are embracing transparency on their own. Continue reading
New data shows that pending sales were down in October. The West was especially hard hit, though one region eked out a strong performance. Continue reading