Clear Cooperation, paid leads, Serhant's S.MPLE: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 27
Anywhere joins push to reform NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Documents obtained by Inman show Anywhere shares some — but not all — of Compass' concerns with the rule while on Thursday Compass CEO Robert Reffkin reiterated his call to ditch the policy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 27
Buyer-broker commissions remain mostly steady since Aug. 17: Survey
Business has largely continued as usual with 63% of agents reporting that sellers are 'frequently' covering buyer-broker commissions, according to a new Real Brokerage survey of 300 agents
by Marian McPherson Sep 26
Why Cord Shiflet avoids calling himself a Realtor 'like the plague'
'NAR is about to get a wake up call,' the Moreland Properties agent told Inman in an interview that touched on Austin's growing pains and NAR's future ahead of his talk at Connect Austin in October
by Taylor Anderson Sep 26
Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents' workflow
Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of 'pushing back against the settlements,' is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 26
Broker Spotlight: Mary Sherer, ERA Crossroads
Learn more about this Indiana broker-owner, and find out about the 'disastrous' experience that pushed her to get her real estate license and become a true residential expert
by Christy Murdock Sep 26
MV Realty loses Colorado license in latest setback over contracts
The Colorado Division of Real Estate announced the move Monday, days after the beleaguered brokerage suffered a legal blow in California over 40-year contracts described as 'predatory'
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
16 incentives that may help sellers move their homes
If you have listings left over from the slow spring and summer, today's lower interest rates may offer a boost. Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold as autumn arrives
by Carl Medford Sep 25
Notable to power Brown Harris Stevens' reno and staging product
The deal to power the brokerage's Curate by BHS product marks the largest partnership Notable has launched since joining Leading RE's Solutions Group this spring, according to officials Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25
HomeStack inks deal with Reliance to boost real estate's mobile might
HomeStack’s bespoke mobile application builder leverages APIs from popular software firms, helping users access essential tools, data and business needs in a white-labeled environment
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 25
Boost your local SEO with unique, community-specific content
Forget trying to compete with the big national names. Focus on local, community-specific SEO to stand out in online searches, David Marden writes
by David Marden Sep 25
Invitation Homes to pay $48M to settle tenant 'junk fee' claims
The FTC alleges the company advertised monthly rental rates that did not include mandatory 'hidden' fees that could add up to more than $1,700 per year
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 24
Airbnb partners with Zumper in quest for more apartment listings
Online rental portal Zumper will now give its users the ability to search for rentals in buildings that allow tenants to rent units out part-time on Airbnb
by Taylor Anderson Sep 24
Brett Miles returns to Brown Harris Stevens after exiting Official
The broker and new development expert first started his real estate career at Brown Harris Stevens. In March, he had been tapped by Official to serve as a founding agent in New York City
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Top-producing agent Duane Richins brings RealD2D to Real
Top-producing real estate agent and coach Duane Richins has joined the Real Brokerage Inc. with his RealD2D team, the company announced Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 24
Solid Earth deal arms 60,000 Miami Realtors with Ezement identity tool
The partnership allows Miami Association of Realtors members access to Solid Earth's Ezement Dashboard, which aims to heighten security while eliminating passwords, executives said Friday
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 24