Judge in Moehrl, Batton recused after revealing conflict of interest
Judge Andrea Wood, who oversaw the cases for years, said in a surprise filing on Wednesday that she discovered a relative's spouse was a partner at a law firm in a case known as Moehrl
by Taylor Anderson Sep 4
I'm a real estate broker, but I'm no longer a Realtor. Here's why
Opinion
Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR
by Nadine Hiser Sep 4
Big Brother’s little brothers are watching you
Opinion
Feeling like your listings are under scrutiny? They are. Bernice Ross lets you know more about the tools and techniques MLSs are using to ensure compliance with new commission rules
by Bernice Ross Sep 4
The back-to-basics skills agents need right now: Pulse
Last week, we asked: With so many changes occurring in the industry, what skills do agents need to learn, refine and refresh? Here's what you had to say
by Inman Sep 4
Ryan Serhant on 'Owning Manhattan', bold moves, branding
In an exclusive interview, the SERHANT. founder talks real estate reality and what it’s like to build a brokerage brand under the pressure of the spotlight
Top Florida indie The Keyes Company settles commission suits
The settlement was revealed in a new court filing, though the company has not said how much it might pay. The Keyes Company has more than 4,000 agents working across Florida
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 3
Compass recruits Douglas Elliman agent, industry vet to Palm Beach
The real estate recruitment battle in Palm Beach has intensified as Compass welcomes industry veterans Thor Brown of Douglas Elliman and Sam Fingold, The Real Deal reported
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 3
Rupert Murdoch's REA Group eyes UK's biggest real estate portal
Murdoch's Australia-based News Corp subsidiary announced on Monday that it was considering a cash and stock offer for the UK's largest real estate portal
by Taylor Anderson Sep 3
Lamacchia: Knock off the threats to hardworking real estate agents
Opinion
Anthony Lamacchia said threats of severe penalties for commission violations leveled by plaintiffs lawyer Michael Ketchmark and Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate are 'unnecessary'
Real estate agents lament dud of a summer: Client Pipeline Tracker
Buyers failed to bite this summer despite falling mortgage rates. It has agents as down as they've been all year heading into the NAR settlement era, according to Intel's Client Pipeline Tracker
by Daniel Houston Sep 2
Can I say 'call for buyer’s agent compensation' in private remarks?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents can mention buyer’s agent compensation in the private remarks on the MLS
by Summer Goralik Sep 2
More suits, new reports, demure micro-trends: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 30
Josh Sitzer, plaintiff in commission case, launches à la carte platform
Landian, a flat-fee and à la carte platform, offers $49 tours and $199 for written offers to sellers, but the real bombshell may be Sitzer's involvement so soon after the $5B Sitzer | Burnett verdict
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 30
What this summer's foreign buyer data means for you
New Inman contributor Kashif Ansari digs into the National Association of Realtors' annual report on international buyers
by Kashif Ansari Aug 30
A 5-step plan to reduce homebuyer stress and sell more houses now
Buyers are more stressed out than ever. Jimmy Burgess shares a plan to help you help your buyer clients and earn their trust
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 30
Proptexx gives buyers a fresh look at listings: Tech Review
An interactive pop-up lets users instantly remodel a room in any listing with AI-based interior design tools
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 30