Opinion
Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes
A National Association of Realtors spokesperson told Inman that the trade organization is continuing to gather feedback on the pocket listing rule through 'many channels'
Commission chaos has disrupted real estate's status quo in unique ways in 2024, but social issues have been the reason for more political donations from agents, according to an analysis by Inman
Amid a tumultuous year for the industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry's rank and file
The trade group's petition leans heavily on the government's promise to close investigations into the Clear Cooperation Policy and the Participation Rule
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
TAN CEO: 'NAR is the architect and promoter of the disastrous Clear Cooperation Policy and is the only party with the power to rescind it'
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
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
Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry's most polarizing rules
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks how these new rules promote consumer transparency
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
The case dates back to a 2020 settlement between NAR and the DOJ, and to the DOJ's 2021 attempt to withdraw from that settlement — something NAR is trying to block
Opinion
With confusion around the new commission rules, compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents should verify signed buyer-broker agreements before showing a property
‘Americans should not have to pay more in rent because a company has found a new way to scheme with landlords to break the law,’ Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday