John Davis escalates lawsuit against KW with new accusations
The former Keller Williams CEO expanded on previous allegations of financial misconduct in new court filings while adding new claims of alleged sexual misconduct by Gary Keller's son, John Keller
NAR names new general counsel as Lesley Muchow quietly steps aside
Jon Waclawski was named as Muchow's replacement after nearly a decade serving on NAR’s political and legal teams. NAR also replaced the legal team behind Sitzer | Burnett, Batton
by Taylor Anderson Mar 4
Suing brokers increasingly chafe at NAR rules and reputation
Pennsylvania real estate broker Maurice Muhammad highlights alleged disparate enforcement of rules in his amended antitrust complaint challenging 'forced' Realtor membership
Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements
Commission lawsuit changes took effect 6 months ago, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, but uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, fueling industry confusion
by Summer Goralik Mar 4
Rethinking 'Coming Soon': A Clear Cooperation compromise
Reasonable adjustments to current policies can satisfy both sides of the Clear Cooperation debate, Chris Marzke writes, benefitting clients, developers and real estate professionals
by Chris Marzke Mar 4
A 16-point premium marketing plan that'll help you snag more listings
Maximum exposure equals maximum price, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Adopt this list of premium services to differentiate yourself from the competition and defend your commission
by Bernice Ross Mar 4
Insurance, property taxes taking a bigger bite of buyers' budgets
With the average homeowner spending $442 a month on property taxes and insurance, real estate agents and mortgage lenders are urged to help their clients shop for better deals
by Matt Carter Mar 3
Zane Burnett leaves Rechat for exec leadership gig at The Agency
As executive vice president of Digital Strategy at the Beverly Hills-based luxury firm, Burnett will drive the firm's digital strategy, growth and innovation, and spearhead initiatives in emerging tech
Keller Williams takes on major investment from CoreLogic owner
CoreLogic parent Stone Point Capital is investing in Keller Williams as part of what the firms described as a plan to accelerate growth and fuel innovation, Inman has learned exclusively
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3
Agents are less confident about client pipelines, but positive overall
Early results from February's Intel Index survey show agents pulling back slightly from confidence they had in recent months about buyer and seller client pipelines improving in the next year
Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone talks equity as 'What Moves Her' turns 5
As Women's History Month begins, the Anywhere Brands CEO told Inman she was encouraged by women speaking up about industry scandal but stressed that continued education was necessary
10 strategies that help agents 'speak the language of staging'
Broker Annette DeCicco writes that agents must speak the language of staging fluently to win clients and educate sellers while making listings stand out in the market
by Annette DeCicco Mar 3
7 ways to make Zoom meetings less awkward and more effective
We've all been on Zoom for 5 years (or more), but are you using it as effectively as possible? Nikki Beauchamp offers video conference best practices for your next virtual meeting
by Nikki Beauchamp Mar 3
How 1 luxury agent built a dream-come-true, referral-based business
Jimmy Burgess shares real-life social media and referral-based business lessons from Houston, Texas, luxury agent Jana Bruce
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 2
Time for a professional refresh? Here's where to start
A thoughtful professional refresh doesn’t erase your legacy; it amplifies it, Nikki Beauchamp writes, helping you forge stronger connections with current and future clients
by Nikki Beauchamp Mar 1
NAR wrote a big fat check to the settlement fund: The Download
The National Association of Realtors made the first big payment toward its $418M settlement. Where exactly are the funds coming from?
by Christy Murdock Mar 1