Northwest MLS says banning compensation in the MLS restricts consumer choice and transparency. Plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark says “the fox is guarding the chicken house.” Continue reading
These increasingly uncertain attitudes among agents in March were a departure from brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel that they still view the National Association of Realtors positively. Continue reading
Industry members see commission suits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024. But brokers who can target and elevate middle-tier agents might have an opportunity. Continue reading
Homes at the higher end of the market — priced at $1 million or more — enjoyed the spoils with inventory and sales rising by double digits from a year ago, according data released Wednesday by NAR. Continue reading
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading
NAR’s legal team, president and chief economist defended the group’s cooperative compensation rule and used journalists as a scapegoat repeatedly during midyear panels earlier this month. Continue reading
May 6 remarks from Anthony Lamacchia spurred at least one NAR midyear attendee to leave the MLS Forum in protest, others to hurl steering accusations, and NAR’s senior counsel to intervene. Continue reading
On the heels of the National Association of Realtors’ midyear meeting, broker-owner Teresa Boardman wonders why NAR doesn’t livestream (and engage) more members. Continue reading
Judge Stephen R. Bough said payouts and practice changes in NAR’s deal, added to those in the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements, represent “substantial benefits” for sellers. Continue reading
NAR announced the annual competition on Monday with an appeal for applications from startups seeking an opportunity to pitch themselves to investors, real estate pros and tech enthusiasts. Continue reading