Here's how you handled the first week post-settlement changes
We wanted to know what jitters, hiccups and horror stories you encountered (if any) as buyer agreements and MLS-based commission offers changed. Here's what you said
by Inman Aug 21
7 strategies for creating better opportunities in your business 
The difference between those who thrive and those who merely survive isn’t luck — it’s the choices they make, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Aug 21
Soft skills? I don’t need no stinking soft skills ...
Aaron Hendon teaches you to create a positive impression and enhance your communication and leadership impact when you focus on soft skills
by Aaron Hendon Aug 21
Always growing: Surround yourself with trusted advisors
Sisters Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius share why it's important to surround yourself with a group of trusted advisors to support your personal and business growth
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Aug 21
Defiant Alexanders signal return to Official following cofounder exits
Tal and Oren Alexander are reportedly preparing a return to the public eye, now that Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel have left, despite ongoing lawsuits against the brothers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses
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?
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 20
Change is here: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for August
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by Daniel Houston Aug 20
In lawns and on key chains, stealth commission offers raise red flags
Images that conceal commission offers, like a '3%' mowed into freshly cut grass, have become a phenomenon on message boards and online residential listings, according to an Inman analysis
by Taylor Anderson Aug 20
'Business as usual': Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out
New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos
Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers
Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to queries from '13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements' as we head into the post-settlement transition
by Summer Goralik Aug 20
The unmatched value of buyer agents in today’s market
Continue to raise the bar on client service, writes Huntington & Ellis CEO Craig Tann, and show clients why having a buyer’s agent isn't just a good idea — it's a necessity
by Craig Tann Aug 20
5 ways to gather client feedback to drive improvement and innovation
We all want to grow and improve our services, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, and getting feedback is the first step in doing that
by Rainy Hake Austin Aug 20
In historic first, Nykia Wright named first female CEO of NAR
Wright has served as NAR’s interim CEO since November after she replaced Bob Goldberg. She was instantly thrust into leading an organization in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
A 9-step 'listening' consultation to help you talk to sellers post-Aug. 17
Be prepared for a listing appointment at a moment’s notice, have the tools at your fingertips, take notes, build connections, and stay focused on what’s best for the seller, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Aug 19
NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out
New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time
The commission change mega-FAQ you need to start the historic week
Now that the 'New Normal' has officially begun, it's time to answer the frequently asked questions agents and brokerages have about the newly implemented commission settlement rule changes
by Christy Murdock Aug 19