The Consumer Federation of America raised eyebrows and hackles with its advice to pay only the equivalent of a 2 percent commission for both real estate purchases and sales. Continue reading
NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at Inman Connect Las Vegas with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group’s past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency. Continue reading
Industry analyst Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30 percent fall in commissions due to legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to discuss consolidation, disruption and innovation. Continue reading
Ed Zorn, Anthony Lamacchia and others weigh in on buyer agreements, commission sharing and everything you need to know about the new forms. Continue reading
As financial targets pave the way for interest rates to (finally) fall, the real estate industry is cautiously optimistic about a late-year boost. Continue reading
Buyers and sellers who feel like the commission settlements didn’t go far enough are fighting back in court, and the cases are bunching up. Continue reading
What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy? Continue reading
As key milestones approach, the DOJ’s upcoming opinion on the commission lawsuit settlement is already drawing both attention and criticism. Continue reading
How will agents master the delicate art of dual agency (and unlock double the opportunities), while balancing the fine line of fair representation? Continue reading
MLSs rethink rules and develop new policies in the face of upcoming changes to their ability to post compensation information. Continue reading