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Pocket listings reshape access as agent commissions remain largely unchanged: Watchdog

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A new report suggests that the industry’s push toward pocket listings is emerging as a pressure point for first-time buyers. Continue reading →

If real estate agents don’t matter, why are FSBOs at an all-time low?

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Real estate professionals aren’t just opening doors, Lori Muller writes. They are guiding people through one of the most complex financial and legal transactions of their lives. Continue reading →

Agent commissions show ‘stickiness’ nearly 2 years after NAR settlement

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Roughly two-thirds of agents reported no significant shift in commission levels since the 2024 NAR settlement, a new report found. Continue reading →

Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits

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A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first. Continue reading →

Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much

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In an Inman op-ed, Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer’s recent critique of the CPC’s report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers. Continue reading →

How to keep agents motivated if they’re worried about commissions

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Agents don’t need more money, Verl Workman writes. They need more motivation and the confidence to achieve their professional goals in today’s market. Continue reading →

Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement

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Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣ Continue reading →

Lead counsel for Moehrl targets ‘deceptive practices’ in new real estate industry investigation

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Attorneys from Hagens Berman have urged consumers that have sold a home since 2021 with the aid of an “online real estate agent” to reach out to the firm since they may be eligible for compensation as a result of “deceptive practices” by the real estat… Continue reading →

Looking back at Aug. 17: Are agents better off than we were a year ago?

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No, the real estate world didn’t end a year ago with implementation of the terms of NAR’s commission settlement. However, it did change. Here’s how, according to Cara Ameer. Continue reading →

8 things agents can do in August to boost productivity, commissions

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August isn’t downtime — it’s decision time, coach Darryl Davis writes. Decide what you’ll do now to set yourself up for success in the months ahead. Continue reading →