Agents ‘not buying’ industry pleas to keep Clear Cooperation rule

Inman Connect Austin kicked off with a spirited debate about Clear Cooperation and the disconnect between brokerage leaders and agents over whether to keep it. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting

A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state. Continue reading

Super App stronger, Zillow acquires Virtual Staging AI

Another online space editor means the portal leader continues to focus on helping agents better serve sellers and buyers better grasp the potential of a prospective home. Continue reading

Strong jobs report paints brighter economic picture: Economist

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The latest employment numbers. Continue reading

Commission suit against Howard Hanna, MLS tossed on the merits

The homeseller suit known as Moratis alleged a West Penn MLS commissions-related rule violates antitrust laws, but unlike a similar NAR rule, the former expressly allows offers of zero dollars. Continue reading

With cash and CLEAR partnership, 100 takes on renter fraud

A New York City-based software company for the multifamily industry, called 100, has emerged from stealth mode with a $5.2 million seed round of financing. Continue reading

Realtor.com claims former editor violated federal act in new filing

Two weeks after California District Judge George H. Wu denied its preliminary injunction request against CoStar, Move has filed a new motion claiming former Realtor.com News & Insights editor James Kaminsky violated the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abu… Continue reading

NextHome CEO James Dwiggins takes on Clear Cooperation critics

In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Dwiggins claimed brokerage leaders fighting to repeal the pocket listing rule are concealing an agenda to hoard listings, recruit agents and generate internal leads. Continue reading

Ending Clear Cooperation is a win for big brokers — and no one else

According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, big brokerages have a vested interest in getting rid of Clear Cooperation, even at the expense of agents and consumers. Continue reading

Isaac Lustgarten leaves Official for The Corcoran Group

The luxury broker is the latest to leave embattled Official in the wake of multiple lawsuits alleging the Alexanders committed rape and sexual assault. Lustgarten has closed more than $250 million in career sales. Continue reading