Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download
Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What's your take?
by Christy Murdock Dec 21
Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem
Aleem, Redfin's chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
News Knockout: Commission lawsuits settlement tops 2024
No story could surpass the industry-shaking news of NAR agreeing to settlement terms in the wake of antitrust commission lawsuits that would forever reshape how agents do business
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 20
NAR threatens Phoenix Realtors over MLS Choice membership
NAR sent the cease-and-desist letter to Phoenix Realtors over its MLS Choice option, which gives brokers access to state-compliant forms and legal aid but may also violate its 3-way agreement
by Marian McPherson Dec 19
Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due
As NAR's spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
NAR's culture of excess: How lavish leadership perks betray members
Opinion
Coach Darryl Davis calls for NAR to change its policies on volunteer compensation in light of the organization's need to restore integrity and rebuild trust with its members
by Darryl Davis Dec 16
Another NAR bombshell reflects financial waste, hypocrisy
Opinion
According to Cara Ameer, the National Association of Realtors owes its members an apology along with the option to opt out of membership
by Cara Ameer Dec 13
5 real estate predictions for 2025 from the NAR economic summit
A remodeling 'supercycle,' heartache for first-time homebuyers and heightened activity in the South and Midwest were among the possibilities at NAR's Real Estate Forecast Summit Thursday
by Marian McPherson Dec 12
DOJ tells Supreme Court it has a right to investigate NAR policies
In its response to an NAR appeal, the DOJ acknowledged that, although it had closed an investigation into 2 NAR policies in 2020, it didn't agree not to reopen it
by Taylor Anderson Dec 11
James Dwiggins: Clear Cooperation opponents are prioritizing profits
Ahead of a debate on the CCP at Inman Connect New York, the CEO of NextHome says whether sellers agree to hold their listing off of the MLS depends on the agent's influence
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 10
Under-the-radar NAR nonprofit may have hidden GOP agenda
A new report from 'The New York Times' examines NAR's American Property Owners Alliance, a nonprofit ostensibly dedicated to property rights, which has given heavily to Republican causes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 9
Kevin Sears: Settlement averted bankruptcy, DOJ 'disrespectful'
NAR's president also said in a new podcast interview that homeseller-plaintiffs insisted during negotiations that the largest brokerages be left out of NAR's landmark settlement
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales sees a silver lining in portal wars
Ahead of his second Inman Connect New York appearance this January, Eales dished on Clear Cooperation, housing affordability and the bright side of Realtor.com's ongoing feud with CoStar
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
NAR settlement appeals add up as law professor signals new objection
University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier on Monday informed Judge Stephen Bough she would follow in the footsteps of fellow objectors who have appealed the Nov. 26 ruling
Can you hear me now? 5 strategies for nailing listening appointments
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it's more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers' concerns and questions
by Carl Medford Dec 3