Compass scoops up NYC star agent from The Agency
Daniel Blatman also previously worked at Douglas Elliman and Triplemint. He joins Compass during a period of intense competition for top-producing agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 15
Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract
After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging assault, the Alexanders are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team
By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation
by Verl Workman Oct 15
Collusion in plain sight: The danger lurking in state association forms
Opinion
In an analysis of more than 20 forms from various states, coach Darryl Davis identified a disturbing pattern: identical clauses between competing entities that suggest a dangerous level of collusion
by Darryl Davis Oct 15
Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit
The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
Keller Williams reaches settlement over shelved profit-share plan
On Friday, the franchisor and plaintiffs told the court they had finalized the deal terms earlier this month and expect to file a joint case dismissal by November
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
SERHANT. expands into Hudson Valley, adds new teams
The firm has brought on 4 new high-earning teams in New York, New Jersey and South Carolina in recent weeks as it continues to expand along the East Coast
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Repealing Clear Cooperation invites catastrophic legal battles
Opinion
The repeal of Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja writes, could cause incalculable financial damage to the industry and erode the public’s trust in real estate professionals
by Leo Pareja Oct 14
Listing agents hold the line against downward commission pressure
More than 89% of active sellers told Intel they're open to covering the buyer’s commission — even as homebuyers increasingly seek to negotiate lower commission rates with their own agents
by Daniel Houston Oct 14
Zillow's Daimler: Clear Cooperation a win for agents and consumers
Zillow President Susan Daimler spoke to Inman about supporting Clear Cooperation and what an industry without the rule could look like for real estate agents, consumers and portals
by Marian McPherson Oct 14
Here's your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download
Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate's biggest names are standing on
by Christy Murdock Oct 12
Coldwell Banker expands to Dutchess County with Daniel Aubry
Coldwell Banker Realty has expanded its footprint in New York by opening its first office in Dutchess County, following the acquisition of Daniel Aubry Realty, the brokerage informed Inman
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 11
Clear Cooperation (and eXp settles commission suit): Inman's 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 Oct 11
Yannaccone: Reform, not repeal, is the wise path for Clear Cooperation
Opinion
Anywhere Brands President and CEO Sue Yannaccone offers a measured, thoughtful assessment of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate
by Sue Yannaccone Oct 11
Local Realtor association won't enforce NAR Clear Cooperation
The Park City Board of Realtors informed the National Association of Realtors it would no longer require agents to comply with the pocket listing rule due to fear of litigation
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 11
NAR asks Supreme Court to weigh in on DOJ fight
The trade group's petition leans heavily on the government's promise to close investigations into the Clear Cooperation Policy and the Participation Rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 10