In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer
Aug 27
Doug Miller and Wendy Gilch of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate revealed to Inman on Tuesday the origins of the Moehrl case and warned that agents will be 'under a microscope'
Aug 22
Doug Miller of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate, the initiator behind the first bombshell antitrust lawsuit, sounds alarm against Realtor talking points that 'continue steering'
Aug 21
The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're 'working with.' But what exactly does that mean?
Aug 20
In a phone interview, lead plaintiffs' counsel Michael Ketchmark weighed in on the consequences of violating the NAR settlement, Zillow's business model, and the 'monster case' that remains
Aug 19
Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It's a brave new world, and it begins this weekend
Aug 16
The nation's largest MLS removed compensation fields from its platforms on Aug. 13, after offering detailed guidance to agents on the terms of NAR's proposed settlement
Aug 14
The plaintiffs protest 'compulsory' Realtor membership to access the MLS after the removal of 'the guaranteed broker commission' from the MLS
Aug 12
Consumer guides from the trade group offer a contrast to previous messaging, but also continue to promote pre-emptive offers of compensation to buyer agents
Aug 9
Parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services argues plaintiff agreed to a mediation clause and, as a buyer, doesn't have standing to sue under federal and state antitrust laws
Aug 7
The Consumer Federation of America also tells consumers not to agree to pay an agent just to see a home, but to sign a touring agreement with no financial obligation instead
Aug 6
Last week, the brightest minds in real estate converged at Inman Connect to set agents, brokers and MLS members straight on the finer points of the new rules taking effect in less than 2 weeks
Aug 6
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Joe Skousen and Chris Heller discussed what to do — and not do — to drive bigger profit margins
Jul 31
Daniel McVicar, Eloy Carmenate and Victoria Levitam spoke at Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas on Tuesday in a panel titled 'From City to City: Trends & Opportunities in Emerging Luxury Markets'
Jul 30
California Regional MLS will continue to allow agents to indicate whether sellers will consider concessions but will no longer have the option to specify a dollar amount or percentage
Jul 29
CMLS CEO Denee Evans revealed why she believes NAR will choose not to create new MLS rules over the next six to 12 months ahead of her appearance next week at Inman Connect Las Vegas
Jul 25
Judge says Top Agent Network 'adequately alleged' NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy is a 'group boycott.' Meanwhile, NAR signals it may be open to repealing the rule
Jul 24
T3 Sixty plans to release 'The Opportunity Report' as a follow up to its 'DANGER Report' in early 2025. It says the new document will be comparable in its impactful earlier analysis of the industry
Jul 24
The company celebrated during a live 'growth call' with leaders from more than 1,000 franchisees in the US and Canada. Nearly 150 KW agents have earned more than $1M in lifetime profit share
Jul 22
The contestants, several of which are powered by AI, offer 3D-printed homes, a tool to identify at-risk homes and mortgage loan readiness assistance, among other products
Jul 19