Before NAR settlement, headcount hopes were losing steam: Intel
Most brokerage leaders in February still expected to be better-staffed this time next year, the Intel Index found. But that optimism was weakening even before NAR's $418M settlement Friday
by Daniel Houston Mar 20
How commission chaos divided the real estate industry into 4 factions
The verdict in the monumental Sitzer | Burnett commission case in Missouri — plus oversight by federal regulators — has splintered the industry as it scrambles to figure out how to move forward
by Taylor Anderson Mar 20
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Opinion
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by Chris LeBarton Mar 20
The biggest challenges with NAR's proposed settlement: Pulse
We asked readers what's causing you the most stress when it comes to NAR's settlement. Here are the biggest hurdles the industry faces, in your words
by Inman Mar 20
Court weighs $4.7B Sitzer ruling against last holdout HomeServices
Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs asked the court to order the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate to pay most of the nearly $5.4B damages award after NAR, Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settle
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 19
2024 Spring Outlook: Another tight market, this time with extra anxiety
As the first day of spring arrives, 3 economists shared with Inman why headwinds will continue to plague the housing market in 2024, long after a recovery was expected to revive US home sales
by Marian McPherson Mar 19
NAR settlement may disrupt mortgage partner agent programs
If homebuyers are no longer willing to pay full commissions to agents, what happens to lender programs that incentivize consumers to work with partner real estate agents?
by Matt Carter Mar 18
Thanks to NAR settlement, real estate is in its Wild West era
Opinion
Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer outlines the problems, concerns and frustrations inherent in the terms of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement as agents learn to navigate a new reality
by Cara Ameer Mar 18
Richard Hottinger and team flip-flop back to Corcoran Group
The high-ranking team returns to Corcoran after a recent 1-year stint at Douglas Elliman. Hottinger said Corcoran is 'home' to the team
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Douglas Elliman doles out Ellie awards for top NYC producers
Douglas Elliman unveiled its annual Ellie Awards this week, singling out brokers who performed well despite challenging economic conditions
by Ben Verde Mar 18
An anticipated settlement still shocks the real estate industry
Proposed settlement represents 'nothing short of a sea change' for Realtors as NAR agrees to pay $418M and make sweeping changes
Over 60% of agents have been recruited so far this year: Intel
Most agents say they've heard from competitor brokerages in recent weeks. Intel examines what's on their mind as they decide whether to stay — or bolt
by Chris LeBarton Mar 18
Master your real estate survival: Take charge at Inman Connect
Are you building someone else's dreams or crafting your own legacy in real estate? If you don't do it, the industry craziness will. Take charge at Inman Connect Las Vegas this summer
by Laura Monroe Mar 18
ERA CEO: Help ensure that gains in Hispanic homeownership continue
ERA's Alex Vidal writes that it's everybody's job to help Hispanic homebuyers overcome challenges and achieve the dream of homeownership
by Alex Vidal Mar 18
As NAR settles, real estate braces for seismic shift: The Download
Everything you know about commissions is poised to change as NAR reaches a massive $418M settlement and promises unprecedented changes to the way members operate
by Christy Murdock Mar 16
WATCH: Ed Zorn, NextHome CEO on the $418M NAR settlement
James Dwiggins, Strategic Officer Keith Robinson and Ed Zorn, the California Regional MLS general counsel, tackled NAR's settlement in an exclusive livestream Friday. Watch it on demand
by Inman Mar 15