How far would you go to protect your buyer clients? The Download

The Consumer Federation of America, an industry watchdog, says that the buyer agreements you’re depending on are woefully inadequate to properly protect homebuyers. Continue reading

Buyer agents are already cutting commissions: The Download

In the post-Sitzer world we now live in, agents and brokers are already dealing with the new reality by cutting buyer commissions to the bone. Continue reading

Keller Williams settled. What does NAR do now? The Download

In the wake of the $70 million settlement by Keller Williams, NAR and HomeServices of America appear to be the ones left holding the bag. What happens next? Continue reading

Does Umansky have what it takes to save real estate? The Download

At Inman Connect New York, The Agency founder unveiled his plan for a rival organization to take on NAR. Is there any chance it’ll work? Continue reading

With Kasper exit, the hits keep coming for NAR: The Download

After a reported blackmail threat, NAR President Tracy Kasper resigned this week. What’s next for the embattled trade organization? Continue reading

You sold HOW MANY houses last year? The Download

A “glut” of agents, low inventory and a down market mean part-timers now make up the majority of real estate professionals, according to the Consumer Federation of America. What does that mean for clients — and for the industry? Continue reading

The biggest story of the year (according to you): The Download

The biggest story of the year was our liveblog coverage of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial. Get caught up with a special end-of-year edition of The Download. Continue reading

As the market makes a comeback, here’s how to get your ‘rizz’ back

As the Federal Reserve prepares to meet next week, lower interest rates spark joy with agents and would-be buyers. Are you ready? Continue reading