Compass envisions recruitment opportunity in industry upheaval
Rory Golod, Compass' president of growth and communications, spoke to Inman about Clear Cooperation, commission settlements, franchising and much more
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
Proposed NAR settlement 'worst of all possible worlds': Law professor
Tanya Monestier says the settlement 'reinforces the existing system of seller-paid inflated compensation while pretending to eliminate it' as attorneys walk away with $333M in cash
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 30
Here's what you'd like to see NAR focus on next: Pulse
Whether attending this year's NAR NXT or simply following Inman's coverage of the event, here's what you'd like to see the trade group focus on next
by Inman Oct 30
Compass releases 'reverse prospecting' marketing tool
The marketing tool provides insights and data on likely buyers who have engaged with properties listed by Compass agents. It may also help Compass' ongoing push against Clear Cooperation
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
CMLS urges NAR to keep Clear Cooperation in new letter
CMLS CEO Denee Evans argued against the 'removal or significant weakening of a policy so critical to the integrity of our housing market' in an open letter to NAR and its members Friday afternoon
September existing-home sales fall, but inventory offers hope
Existing-home sales continued their downward trajectory in September, declining 3.5% year over year and 1% month over month, according to data released Wednesday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 23
'Danger Report' sequel lays out 20 'opportunities' for real estate
The Opportunity Report calls for NAR to regain the trust of its members by making political advocacy its central mission, sunsetting the 3-way agreement and reforming its governance
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 23
Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason
Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
The real estate industry is more politically split than you think
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
Broker files multimillion-dollar suit over 'forced' NAR membership
Maurice Muhammad alleges a 'monopoly' by NAR, the state Realtor association and the local MLS limits competition, inflates prices, and disproportionately affects minority brokers and agents
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 21
Homie
Lawyers for NAR, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX, Anywhere and HSF Affiliates denied claims of a conspiracy to inflate commissions, arguing that Homie would have benefitted from the plot
by Taylor Anderson Oct 21
Clear Cooperation: When fiduciary duties clash with personal ethics
Opinion
Former Phoenix Realtors President Butch Leiber writes that industry policy must be grounded in promoting and protecting the best interests of clients — not the interests of individual brokerages
by Butch Leiber Oct 16
Brokers envision existential threat to MLS in Clear Cooperation debate
In a webinar Tuesday, Keller Williams' Jeff Hickey, NextHome's James Dwiggins, Miami MLS's Liz Sturrock and Seven Gables' Mike Hickman clashed over the future of NAR's pocket listing rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 16
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
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