Illinois homebuyers file new class-action commission suit

The suit names Equity Realtors, HomeSmart International and Fathom Realty as defendants. It also describes NAR as a co-conspirator, but doesn’t name the organization as a defendant. Continue reading

Florida broker arrested for laundering son’s escort profits

After 24 years of running an illegal escort service, mother-son crime duo Margareta von Lambert and Christopher Jelavic have been busted for using von Lambert’s real estate and art businesses to launder their profits. Von Lambert, 70, and Jelavic, 48, … Continue reading

Latest updates show Matterport’s downmarket move no longer virtual

Digital twin creator Matterport introduced a new lineup of property marketing features to enrich its appeal as a more accessible resource for listing agents and brokers, including a de-furnishing tool and an artificial intelligence listing description … Continue reading

NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals

Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule. Continue reading

Why are some agents still flirting with cooperative compensation?

Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields. Continue reading

Where real estate’s major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy

Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue. Continue reading

The art of time blocking: A business basic every agent must learn

An effective plan for time management allows you to focus on the things that matter most to you, both personally and professionally, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading

Beyond business cards: How to master genuine networking

Organization and authenticity are key to effective networking. Broker and coach Zak Shellhammer offers tips for making connections count. Continue reading

Here’s how top real estate pros are thriving post-compensation shift

Marketing strategist Molly McKinley shares how brokers, team leaders and agents all over are adapting and adjusting to the post-commission settlement changes. Continue reading

Law professor creates contract with buyer interests in mind

University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier’s sample form makes clear the buyer is on the hook for buyer broker compensation so long as they successfully close a deal. Continue reading