NAR settles, new Compass data, SERHANT. expands: Inman Top 5

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NAR reaches $52.25M settlement in buy-side commission case

The organization announced on Friday that it had reached a broad agreement to protect members and MLSs from buyer-led cases. No new practice changes will be required. Continue reading

NWMLS vs. Compass, NAR’s outlook, Umansky’s advice: Top 5

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Coming soons, vanishing MLSs, commissions stickiness: 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

Taking sides on coming-soon listings: Inman’s Top 5

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Let the HOMES system help you nail your next buyer consultation

Take your buyer consultation from transactional to consultative with Josh Ries’ step-by-step system for working with buyers. Continue reading

The real money in real estate isn’t just commissions 

Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman breaks down ancillary income streams for agents, including referral networks, investments, speaking and content. Continue reading

Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much

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 get compensated when buyers ghost you: The Download

From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay. Continue reading

Realtors reject proposal to require disclosure of more referral fees

The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round. Continue reading