Court doc accuses Josh Team of taking 'kickbacks' — he calls it 'false story'
A company called Aika says it paid $10M in kickbacks to Team while he was still at Keller Williams. But Team contends the story is part of Aika's effort to get out of paying its bills
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 2
Brokerages and non-Realtor MLSs settle antitrust suits for $30M
15 MLSs and 13 brokerages that chose to opt-in to NAR's commission settlement will cough up an additional $30,587,754 in compensation to sellers, raising the settlement fund to nearly $450M
Opendoor nabs execs from Google, LegalZoom for leadership team
The company announced on Tuesday that it had hired Selim Freiha to serve as its chief financial officer and Shrisha Radhakrishna to serve as its chief technology and product officer
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
NAR Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson is 'stepping down'
After a decade leading the trade group's legal team — including through sexual harassment scandals and numerous anti-trust commission lawsuits — Johnson is leaving
NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals
Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
Why are some agents still flirting with cooperative compensation?
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields
by Summer Goralik Oct 1
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
Moreland Properties' Sarah Railey on 'Where do we go from here?'
Like a car that was going 100 mph and has slowed down to 70 mph, Moreland Properties COO and broker of record says it's 'very healthy' that homes are taking a little longer to sell
by Matt Carter Oct 1
Law professor creates contract with buyer interests in mind
University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier's sample form makes clear the buyer is on the hook for buyer broker compensation so long as they successfully close a deal
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
'Vote, it is so important': Incoming 2025 LGBTQ+ Alliance President
In the midst of the Alliance’s 3rd annual in-person conference, Justin 'JZ' Ziegler talked with Inman about the anti-LGBTQ+ political climate, the organization’s future and how to become an ally
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 30
The Agency launches Aclara Lending mortgage brokerage
The national brokerage is making its start in SoCal and has been created through a partnership with mortgage service provider Barrett Financial Group, The Agency has informed Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Howard Hanna, ListAssist team up on natural language search tool
The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It's also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30
Meet the outmatched agents living through a post-deadline ordeal
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 Sep 30
Enough already with policing women's wardrobes: Real Talk
Opinion
Too often, women turn on each other instead of lifting each other up, Rachael Hite writes. Let's stop looking for ways to criticize our fellow agents for how they look or what they wear
by Rachael Hite Sep 30
All eyes are focused on Clear Cooperation: The Download
It seems everyone's talking about Clear Cooperation these days. Is the policy a power grab from NAR and the MLSs or a sincere effort to level the playing field for buyers?
by Christy Murdock Sep 28
Leader of the pack: How to lead effectively in uncertain times
Broker Pam Blair shares how your leadership style can impact the rest of your pack and what you can learn from the animal world to make you more effective
by Pam Blair Sep 28