Inman Connect Austin kicked off with a spirited debate about Clear Cooperation and the disconnect between brokerage leaders and agents over whether to keep it
by Marian McPherson Oct 9
A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 9
Another online space editor means the portal leader continues to focus on helping agents better serve sellers and buyers better grasp the potential of a prospective home
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker explains the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The latest employment numbers
by Jeff Tucker Oct 9
The homeseller suit known as Moratis alleged a West Penn MLS commissions-related rule violates antitrust laws, but unlike a similar NAR rule, the former expressly allows offers of zero dollars
A company spokesperson said the company's name stems from its goal of wanting 100% applicant identity certainty for landlords
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 8
The filing claims former Realtor.com editor James Kaminsky violated the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act when he accessed Move-owned files after being laid off
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Dwiggins claimed brokerage leaders fighting to repeal the pocket listing rule are concealing an agenda to hoard listings, recruit agents and generate internal leads
Opinion
According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, big brokerages have a vested interest in getting rid of Clear Cooperation, even at the expense of agents and consumers
by Glenn Kelman Oct 8
Luxury broker is the latest to leave embattled Official in the wake of multiple lawsuits alleging the Alexanders committed sexual assault. Lustgarten has closed more than $250M in career sales
Actor and director Clint Eastwood’s old home near the Monterey Peninsula sold after a price cut. The 'Dirty Harry' icon lived in the home while serving as the beach town's mayor in the late 1980s
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 8
The real estate industry has experienced a wave of upheaval thanks to lawsuits, new rules and other pressures. Darryl Davis believes agent job descriptions need to evolve with the times
by Darryl Davis Oct 8
Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin writes that Clear Cooperation undermines seller choice, putting them at risk of the consequences of a mass exposure of property details
by Robert Reffkin Oct 8
Do you find it increasingly difficult to protect your time and energy in your real estate business? Coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write that boundaries are the foundation for thriving
Ready to begin your career? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that your choice of brokerage is an important one, so here's how to make the right decision
by Bernice Ross Oct 8
Opinion
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don't let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way
by Summer Goralik Oct 8