Are we allowed to let clients know about concessions upfront?
Opinion
With all the commission confusion surrounding the new rule implementation, compliance expert Summer Goralik answers your burning questions
by Summer Goralik Aug 16
American Real Estate Association debuts membership program
The association aims to offer an alternative to NAR and is launching its membership program when there is a 'lot of dissatisfaction with the status quo,' according to one co-founder
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
NAR interim CEO: Settlement was ‘unequivocally’ the right move
In an interview with NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright urged members to lean back into engaging the 1.5M-member trade organization
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
CRMLS warns of 'serious fines' as it rolls out commission changes early
The nation's largest MLS removed compensation fields from its platforms on Aug. 13, after offering detailed guidance to agents on the terms of NAR's proposed settlement
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 14
Real unveils resources to train agents on settlement changes
Materials include a guidebook on the post-settlement landscape, publicly available training sessions and more ahead of Aug. 17 deadline
by Taylor Anderson Aug 14
Is it possible to market a seller wanting to offer a concession?
Opinion
With all the commission confusion as we near the Aug. 17 implementation deadline, compliance expert Summer Goralik is here to answer your burning questions, starting with concessions
by Summer Goralik Aug 13
Michigan agents and brokers sue NAR due to antitrust settlement
The plaintiffs protest 'compulsory' Realtor membership to access the MLS after the removal of 'the guaranteed broker commission' from the MLS
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 12
NAR membership rebounds ahead of Aug. 17 settlement deadline
More agents are joining the National Association of Realtors ahead of the approaching Aug. 17 deadline for Realtors and MLSs to implement policy changes
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 12
HomeServices commission settlement gets prelim approval
HomeServices previously agreed to pay $250M to settle various commission suits. A final approval hearing is set for November
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
NAR: Settlement mandates 'benefit' buyers and sellers
Consumer guides from the trade group offer a contrast to previous messaging, but also continue to promote pre-emptive offers of compensation to buyer agents
California Association of Realtors taps Phil Hawkins as new CEO
Hawkins had been working as the CEO of the Pacific West Association of Realtors in Southern California and will now lead CAR during a challenging time for the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
ICYMI at Inman Connect Las Vegas: Broker edition
Discover key brokerage takeaways from Inman Connect Las Vegas that will help you enhance you practices, leverage technology and navigate the evolving real estate landscape
by Jessi Healey Aug 8
REACH Commercial announces latest proptech class
The 7 startups that are part of REACH Commercial's latest class promise to advance the way commercial brokerages serve the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 7
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
The Consumer Federation of America also tells consumers not to agree to pay an agent just to see a home, but to sign a touring agreement with no financial obligation instead
Redfin sees Q2 revenue rise, while losses remain nearly flat
The company's earnings report saw revenue climb 7% to $295.2M between April and June, but it also lost $27.9M — just a hair above its Q2 2023 loss
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 6