It’s time to consider eliminating NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy

According to coach Darryl Davis, although its intentions were good, the unintended consequences of the Clear Cooperation Policy may make it more trouble than it’s worth. Continue reading

Will Perisphere and other AI-fueled startups pilfer clients from agents?

Perisphere uses an onboard computer vision solution and 0 percent commission model to help consumers self-direct transactions. And it’s using current consumer sentiment against agents to promote the tool. Continue reading

The race to the bottom is about to begin in the real estate industry

According to New Orleans Realtor Grant Clayton, it’s time for the real estate industry to stop arguing about what’s best for agents and lean in by doing what’s best for clients. Continue reading

Top 20 things Realtors really want for Christmas in 2023

Forget Cross pens and Starbucks gift cards. According to mega-team leader Carl Medford, here’s what’s really on the wishlist of every real estate pro right now. Continue reading

24 feel-good real estate holiday movies we can’t get enough of

Curl up with some hot chocolate, a warm blanket and a fireplace (if you have one), and choose a real estate holiday movie or three curated by Jessi Healey to feel a little bit merrier. Continue reading

Recapping the resilience of the 2023 housing market

Despite unprecedented challenges, and the predictions of naysayers, the residential real estate market showed surprising strength in 2023, according to industry analyst Michael Gifford. Continue reading

After Sitzer, what will happen to underserved communities?

According to DEI expert Nora Crosthwaite, we have more questions than answers when it comes to the future of homeownership options for underserved communities, and that’s unfair to consumers. Continue reading

My lunch with legendary investor Charlie Munger, and what I learned

Charlie Munger, legendary philanthropist and business partner to Warren Buffett, died Nov. 28 at the age of 99. Inman founder Brad Inman recalls a consequential meal with the venerable investor. Continue reading

Affordability, inventory, rates: An economist’s 2024 housing outlook

Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner offers his 2024 forecast for interest rates, home values and the potential for a housing market recovery. Continue reading