Here are your biggest business challenges in the new normal
From changes to industry rules and regulations to economic hurdles and more, these are the biggest challenges you're facing right now and your plans for tackling them
by Inman Nov 13
What to know about kitchens and bathrooms from the roaring 20s
Understanding different periods of design and architecture will give agents an advantage with clients, both sellers and buyers, Gerard Splendore writes
by Gerard Splendore Nov 13
5 things that will end your real estate career before it starts
You are the CEO of your own business, broker Zak Shellhammer writes. Prepare yourself with a business plan, clear goals and a positive and productive mindset
by Zak Shellhammer Nov 13
NAR votes on settlement funding, DOJ help for MLSs, campaign rules
NAR's board of directors and Executive Committee voted on a slew of proposals at NXT on Monday. But it was 1 involving NAR's counterpart to the north that drew the most discussion
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
'Unconstitutional' court order risks NAR deal on appeal: Professor
Contracts law professor Tanya Monestier, an objector in the NAR settlement, described Judge Stephen Bough's order compelling objectors to appear in person as a 'glaring appellate issue'
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12
Bend Sotheby’s group takes $100M team and launches new brokerage
Sam DeLay and Cole Billings led the No. 2 team in Bend for volume among medium teams and No. 1 for sides with 112 last year. They're launching their brokerage on the Side platform
by Taylor Anderson Nov 12
7 etiquette tips for sitting another agent's open house
Sitting an open house for a listing agent is a 'golden opportunity' to generate leads and practice your home-showing skills with potential buyers, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes
by Jonathan Pressman Nov 12
Anthony Hitt to step down as CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas
Stuart Siegel, the Americas chief strategy officer, will serve as interim president and CEO until a permanent replacement has been found for Hitt, who has served with the luxury brand since 2010
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 12
The compliance violations that risk drawing an 'enforcement trifecta'
Opinion
Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 12
Impact of NAR's commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings
In the wake of the National Association of Realtors' 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
What The Opportunity Report says about organized real estate
Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series
by Carl Medford Nov 12
How Realtors can help heal the post-election divide
Bringing the focus back to the local level isn't just good for your real estate business, trainer Bernice Ross writes. It's good for healing the political divisions exacerbated by this year's election
by Bernice Ross Nov 12
Real talk: Housing needs to be more accessible for older adults
Planning for the future and promoting accessible, inclusive infrastructure keeps senior adults connected to their communities, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Nov 11
Decline in NAR membership, long expected, hasn't materialized yet
With 1,526,631 members as of Oct. 31, the National Association of Realtors is on track to end 2024 with its fourth-highest membership numbers on record. Next year, however, is a different story
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: Zillow will be the national MLS
Reffkin continued his campaign against the Clear Cooperation Policy at the National Association of Realtor's annual NAR NXT conference during a 'Future of the MLS' session Friday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Brokerages expect rates to drop. Their clients bank on the opposite
Potential real estate clients are growing less responsive to mortgage-rate dips, one of several key takeaways from the results of the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 11