How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer’s agent (me)?

The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents. Continue reading

Frustrated? Here’s why leaving NAR won’t solve the problem

Despite its problems, brokerage CEO Sean Frank writes, NAR membership is still the logical option for real estate professionals. Continue reading

NAR accuser outlines new details in lawsuit alleging retaliation

Roshani Sheth filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors in June, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. A new filing offers more details. Continue reading

It’s time for an industry update. Embrace transparency for real

The commission lawsuits are a wakeup call for real estate, new Inman contributor Mathew Speer writes. Now is the time to raise your standards and truly embrace transparency. Continue reading

Dwiggins-led franchisor NextHome settles commission suits

NextHome has more than 600 offices across the U.S. but is perhaps best-known for CEO James Dwiggins, who has been a prominent commentator on antitrust litigation. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation takes center stage, faces pressure to change

Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry’s most polarizing rules. Continue reading

How are these new commission rules improving transparency?

The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents can mention buyer’s agent compensation in the private remarks on the MLS. Continue reading

NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download

They’ve been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation’s highest court to enforce a previous settlement. Continue reading

Is good news finally on the horizon for the real estate industry?

Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election. Continue reading

Kathleen Lappe named Innovator of the Year at NAR’s iOi Summit

Kathleen Lappe, the founder and CEO of a multi-lingual AI property marketing solution, has been named Innovator of the Year at the National Association of Realtors’ 2024 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit. Continue reading