Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: ‘DOJ is simply wrong’

Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75 percent of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service. Continue reading

Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: ‘DOJ is simply wrong’

Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75 percent of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service. Continue reading

Understanding Clear Cooperation’s delayed marketing exempt listings

Navigating the National Association of Realtors’ amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don’t want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis’ lead. Continue reading

Commissions in dollars, not percentages, help consumers

The Consumer Policy Center argues that percentage-based commissions give buyers’ agents a “backward incentive” and that consumers now have a chance to save money. Continue reading

NAR opts to keep Clear Cooperation but adds a new option

After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within one day of marketing while adding new “delayed marketing exempt listings.” Continue reading

Rethink your assumptions when marketing to women homebuyers

Think women who buy are focused on style over substance? Think again. They’re mostly focused on financial matters, and they’re willing to consider a fixer-upper. Continue reading

Top 10% of agents control nearly half of all listings as pay gap widens

Top agents are winning a greater share of listings in the wake of NAR’s commission settlement last year, with high-performers holding 42.64 percent of all listings, new data from tech firm Relitix shows. Continue reading

Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: Top 5

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

Repealing CCP restores choice, trust, common sense: Darryl Davis

When it comes to the Clear Cooperation Policy, the risks aren’t worth the rewards and the potential for further litigation, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

The proptech startup media guide: Build trust through earned media

Marci James’ Proptech Marketing Guide series continues with strategies for building brand authority with earned media opportunities.
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