The Aug. 17 transition was smooth. Unless you were 1 of these Realtors
Most real estate professionals say little has changed since new commission rules went into effect in August. But for a smaller group, the changes have unleashed a completely different experience
by Daniel Houston Oct 10
Bright MLS CEO checks Robert Reffkin on Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan takes issue with assertions made by Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in his Oct. 8 op-ed for Inman on the role of MLSs in promoting Clear Cooperation
by Brian Donnellan Oct 10
Sacramento-based Prime Real Estate Team joins eXp Realty
The Sacramento-based Prime Real Estate Team has transitioned from Side to eXp Realty after 7 years, the brokerage announced on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 10
Broker Spotlight: Steve Lonnen, SL Home Group at REAL
Find out how this North Carolina broker got his start in real estate and what he wishes he had known from the beginning
by Christy Murdock Oct 10
Compass appoints new head of investor relations
Compass has tapped former Susquehanna and Morgan Stanley analyst Soham Bhonsle to lead its investor relations, according to an announcement on Wednesday
by Marian McPherson Oct 9
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales urges caution on Clear Cooperation
Eales said the US model of cooperation remains the gold standard — but declined to take a stance on NAR's policy. ‘Beware what you wish for,' he said on Wednesday at Inman Connect Austin
by Taylor Anderson Oct 9
Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting
A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 9
Commission suit against Howard Hanna, MLS tossed on the merits
The homeseller suit known as Moratis alleged a West Penn MLS commissions-related rule violates antitrust laws, but unlike a similar NAR rule, the former expressly allows offers of zero dollars
NextHome CEO James Dwiggins takes on Clear Cooperation critics
In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Dwiggins claimed brokerage leaders fighting to repeal the pocket listing rule are concealing an agenda to hoard listings, recruit agents and generate internal leads
Ending Clear Cooperation is a win for big brokers — and no one else
Opinion
According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, big brokerages have a vested interest in getting rid of Clear Cooperation, even at the expense of agents and consumers
by Glenn Kelman Oct 8
Isaac Lustgarten leaves Official for The Corcoran Group
Luxury broker is the latest to leave embattled Official in the wake of multiple lawsuits alleging the Alexanders committed sexual assault. Lustgarten has closed more than $250M in career sales
A fixture of Texas Realtor groups narrows in on ethics in real estate
Broker Romeo Manzanilla spoke to Inman ahead of his appearance at Connect Austin on Oct. 9 about raising professionalism in the real estate industry in the wake of NAR settlement changes
Reffkin: Restrictive NAR and MLS rules eliminate seller choice
Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin writes that Clear Cooperation undermines seller choice, putting them at risk of the consequences of a mass exposure of property details
by Robert Reffkin Oct 8
How to choose the right broker for you: Facts for every new agent
Ready to begin your career? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that your choice of brokerage is an important one, so here's how to make the right decision
by Bernice Ross Oct 8
Will agents actually call you back?
Opinion
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don't let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way
by Summer Goralik Oct 8
Seven homesellers object to deals reached in Gibson commission suit
Sellers in the Gibson class-action suit filed objections Thursday to the dollar value of the proposed settlements, which include deals with Compass, Redfin and The Real Brokerage, among others