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2023 may sink some agents — and that may not be a bad thing

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Economic downturns have historically shrunk the number of practicing Realtors. But those who stick around can end up doing even more deals, economists told Inman Intel. Continue reading →

NAR-DOJ ruling divides agents over commission, pocket listing rules

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Agents and brokers who spoke to Inman following the ruling in favor of NAR disagreed on who is “overreaching” in the case and on whether changes to the controversial rules are necessary. Continue reading →

Jason Oppenheim: Commission suits will be ‘armageddon’ for real estate

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The founder of The Oppenheim Group and star of Netflix’s “Selling Sunset” told Yahoo! Finance that potential changes to the commission structure could result in an exodus of real estate agents. Continue reading →

Federal court rules in favor of NAR in longtime DOJ probe

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District court judge sets aside DOJ demand for information from the NAR on buyer broker commission and pocket listing rules. Continue reading →

DOJ asks to interfere in TAN pocket listing case against NAR

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Top Agent Network’s appeal alleges the Clear Cooperation Policy’s goal is to safeguard NAR’s business model, which relies on dues revenue from nearly 1.6 million agents and brokers. Continue reading →

23 binge-worthy real estate YouTube channels

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YouTube offers some of the real estate industry’s best. Social media expert Jessi Healey rounded up 23 real estate YouTube accounts worth binging to inspire, educate and inform you. Continue reading →

NAR: New Fannie and Freddie mortgage fees will hit middle class

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Mortgage giants’ federal regulator eliminates upfront fees for first-time homebuyers of limited means, but some better-off borrowers will see increases. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales dip for 11th month, but NAR sees light ahead

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Existing-home sales fell 1.5 percent nationally between November and December while plunging 34 percent from December 2021, according to data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Number of Realtors hits new record high for 4th-straight year

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National Association of Realtors’ membership edged ever closer to 1.6 million in 2022, but the real estate trade group expects a drop this year, according to data provided to Inman. Continue reading →

US Supreme Court denies NAR petition in pocket listing case

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The nation’s highest court will not be weighing in on whether the real estate trade group’s Clear Cooperation Policy violates antitrust laws. The case proceeds in a lower court. Continue reading →