EXCLUSIVE: Compass clients signal legal action against NWMLS

A new website soliciting plaintiffs for a possible class-action suit against the Washington MLS asks homeowners if they’ve sold in the state and seen “a price drop or significant days on market.” Continue reading

Agents report falling commissions. But that’s not their top concern

More agents say their clients are successfully negotiating lower commissions than they’ve traditionally earned, according to preliminary results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey. Continue reading

MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy

While some MLS executives praised the “flexibility” offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Shauna Skarin leads the way

Coach Melanie Klein profiles title industry executive Shauna Skarin and learns how she leveraged the power of real estate to create a space for herself in industry leadership. Continue reading

NWMLS fires back at Compass, condemns ‘exclusionary’ tactics

The Washington-based multiple listing service said private listings entrench brokerages as “gatekeepers.” The comments come after Robert Reffkin called out NWMLS on Instagram. Continue reading

What’s the fallout from NAR’s Clear Cooperation switch? The Download

The National Association of Realtors weighed in with its change to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Is it too little, too much or just right? Continue reading

The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy

Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers. Continue reading

NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman’s 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

NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul

The cuts are all part of what NAR called a “months-long strategy” to “streamline” and “reposition” around its new leadership team, as well as “reallocate” the association’s budget dollars. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Jessica Quinn found freedom

Coach Melanie Klein profiles former pastry chef Jessica Quinn, who found that real estate is a vehicle for financial empowerment and transformation. Continue reading