Anywhere joins push to reform NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Documents obtained by Inman show Anywhere shares some — but not all — of Compass' concerns with the rule while on Thursday Compass CEO Robert Reffkin reiterated his call to ditch the policy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 27
Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents' workflow
Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of 'pushing back against the settlements,' is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 26
NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy
The American Real Estate Association's call to end NAR's pocket rule has drawn nearly 3,000 signatures since Friday, when the petition was first uploaded to the Change.org platform
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 23
Robert Reffkin, compass, compass ceo
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
by Robert Reffkin Sep 20
Alabama Association of Realtors to NAR: Make membership optional
‘It is time to allow members the ability to choose where they allocate their membership and dues dollars between the local, state and national levels,’ Alabama Realtors wrote to NAR on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Sep 19
Katie Kossev: 'Mass confusion' common in the wake of NAR's rules
But Kossev, the managing broker of Texas at Side, said that luxury buyers in particular seem to understand the value of compensating their real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Existing-home sales continue to slide as buyers bide their time: NAR
Existing-home sales fell 4.2% year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.86M in August as buyers awaited the Fed's decision to cut rates, according to National Association of Realtors data
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
The long view: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for September
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
by Daniel Houston Sep 18
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
Law professor estimates the plaintiffs' law firms are asking for only 3% of the total value of the deals when 'historic' business practice changes are taken into account
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 17
Umansky threatens to sue NAR as pocket listing pressure mounts
The Agency CEO and founder said he plans to revive a lawsuit against NAR over a pocket listing network. The threat came days after NAR officials convened to reevaluate Clear Cooperation
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17
How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer's agent (me)?
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
by Summer Goralik Sep 17
Frustrated? Here's why leaving NAR won't solve the problem
Despite its problems, brokerage CEO Sean Frank writes, NAR membership is still the logical option for real estate professionals
by Sean Frank Sep 17
NAR accuser outlines new details in lawsuit alleging retaliation
Roshani Sheth filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors in June, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. A new filing offers more details
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12
It’s time for an industry update. Embrace transparency for real
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
by Mathew Speer Sep 12
Dwiggins-led franchisor NextHome settles commission suits
NextHome has more than 600 offices across the US but is perhaps best-known for CEO James Dwiggins, who has been a prominent commentator on antitrust litigation
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 11