Opinion
While it has its critics, according to former Realtor Oscar Mazaba, thoughtful modifications could ensure that the policy works as it's intended to while preserving client choice
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields
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
Opinion
Most homebuyers will continue to use an agent and most homesellers will continue to cover buyer agent commissions, writes broker-owner Eric Bramlett of Austin-based Bramlett Residential
Opinion
In challenging the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients
Opinion
A month into the NAR settlement era, the Inman Intel Index is tracking the impact on buyers, sellers, agents and brokerages. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents
Opinion
If you want to add to your safety and security toolbox, build value, protect your clients and stay safe in the field, check out these recommendations from Tracey 'The Safety Lady' Hawkins
Opinion
The commission lawsuits are a wakeup call for real estate, new Inman contributor Mathew Speer writes. Now is the time to raise your standards and truly embrace transparency
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks how these new rules promote consumer transparency
Opinion
Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR
Opinion
Feeling like your listings are under scrutiny? They are. Bernice Ross lets you know more about the tools and techniques MLSs are using to ensure compliance with new commission rules
Opinion
Selling real estate under the new commission rules is like playing Red Light, Green Light on a tightrope, bicoastal agent Cara Ameer writes. Here’s how her business has been since the change
Opinion
Anthony Lamacchia said threats of severe penalties for commission violations leveled by plaintiffs lawyer Michael Ketchmark and Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate are 'unnecessary'
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents can mention buyer’s agent compensation in the private remarks on the MLS
Opinion
Do we still want to work like it's 1999? No, that's why agents need to ask themselves what they really want their work, life and compensation to look like moving forward, Rachael Hite writes
