NAR says it’s making quick progress on 3-year Strategic Plan

“Rebuilding trust requires more than words — it requires visible progress,” NAR CEO Nykia Wright said in the report. Continue reading

Expert or celebrity? French real estate TV just called our bluff

“The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties” on Netflix shows the difference between surface-level architectural and market knowledge and expertise, Molly McKinley writes. Continue reading

What does NAR’s new settlement mean to real estate professionals?

Darryl Davis explains what the settlement is, why it matters and what, if anything, it actually changes about how you do your job. Continue reading

NAR settles, new Compass data, SERHANT. expands: Inman 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

New data shows the colossal scale of Compass the megabrokerage

New data released last week gives a clearer picture of the effect of consolidation on the real estate industry. Continue reading

Where the line meets between fiduciary duty and fair housing

When access to a home is filtered through limited showings, selective exposure or overly restrictive buyer criteria, the result is fewer opportunities for certain buyers to participate at all, new Inman contributor Colette Stevenson writes. Continue reading

No one’s training new agents for this part of real estate

One of the first things new agents need to know is how to help a client step back and think clearly about their real estate goals and challenges, broker-owner Deb Siefkin writes. Continue reading

New data shows Compass dominating key markets and keeping more deals in-house

Compass now holds 30 percent to 39.5 percent of unit sales across five major markets — a share at least four times larger than the next biggest brokerage. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant’s brokerage arrives in California with 5 markets

Ryan Serhant says the firm has now earned the right to enter one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country. It is launching simultaneously in five California markets. Continue reading

New home team: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

Century 21, Compass, Douglas Elliman and other real estate industry brands made moves during the past week. Continue reading