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The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy

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Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers. Continue reading →

NAR’s CCP compromise is a win-win for consumers: Freedman

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Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes that a consumer-forward model that favors transparency is a win for the fair market. Continue reading →

The transparency double standard: Ketchmark’s push to repeal CCP

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Real estate professionals should be making decisions based on what benefits consumers, not out of fear of who might be deposed next, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading →

Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning

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Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer in the game. Continue reading →

The industry’s biggest names are weighing in on CCP: The Download

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Leaders across the real estate landscape are sharing their perspectives on the CCP — and what its possible end would mean for consumers and the housing market. Continue reading →

Ed Zorn and Phillip Cantrell to agents: Stop sharing commissions

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Agents and brokers need to step up by embracing transparency and allowing consumers to negotiate commissions, the duo said during an Inman on Tour panel in Nashville Tuesday morning. Continue reading →

How this broker embraces personal and professional evolution

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Broker Pam Blair says that recognizing when your brand needs to change is the key to keeping your business going during challenging markets. Continue reading →

EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency

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EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025. Continue reading →

Referral fees: The Twilight Zone of compensation disclosure?

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Amid sweeping commission changes and the push for greater transparency in real estate, rules around referral fees remain elusive, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes for Inman. Continue reading →

Brad Inman proclaims real estate agents ‘champions of the world’

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Following a tough year of commission lawsuits and a challenging housing market, the Inman founder reminded real estate professionals on Thursday that they are survivors poised for a rebirth. Continue reading →