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NAR (and now Compass) settled. Y’all had thoughts: The Download
Real estate professionals respond in the aftermath of NAR's big commission lawsuit settlement and Compass' brand new one.
A call for change is center stage this summer. Join the movement
Anchored by industry leaders, top performers and advocacy, Inman Connect Las Vegas is primed to be a catalyst for changing real estate.
Compass to pay $57.5M to settle commission lawsuits
The news comes one week after NAR's whopping $418 million settlement was announced. Compass also agreed to make some minor changes to its business practices as part of the settlement.
What to expect on ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Season 2
Agent rivalries, a transitioning market, family drama and a new mansion tax are just some of the key challenges that cast members will face on the reality TV show in its new season.
Outdo the competition with this ultimate SEO guide
In the first of her two-part series, marketing expert Marci James offers insight into making the most of your digital presence with search engine optimization.
ICE on a signing spree for new ‘mortgage tech ecosystem’
In pursuit of a bigger slice of an estimated $14 billion market after Black Knight acquisition, Intercontinental Exchange signs 37 new Encompass clients and four new servicing clients.
Realty One Group promotes 5 women into leadership roles
The strategic promotions will help "drive the next era of Realty One Group's unprecedented global growth," as the franchiser continues its quest to grow to 30,000 agents.
Redfin expands new compensation plan to 7 more markets
Seattle-based brokerage Redfin has expanded its commission-based payment model, Redfin Next, to agents in Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Miami, New York, Palm Beach and Washington, D.C. Redfin execs said Redfin Next will help them navigate market "ups and downs," including the NAR settlement.
$3M deal goes up in flames after agent open house mishap
A Sydney listing agent accidentally burned down her client's $3 million home. Five years after the accident, her broker has been ordered to pay $850K in damages.
Existing-home sales rose 9.5% amid winter inventory boost
Existing-home sales were on the upswing in February, according to a National Association of Realtors report published on Thursday. The sale of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops declined 3.3 percent year-over-year from 4.53 million in February 2023 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million. Although sales failed to break out of an annual slump, they rose 9.5 percent from January — marking the most significant monthly gain in a year.
We asked ChatGPT about agent value. Its answers may surprise you
ChatGPT answered questions about the value a real estate agent has and about how real estate commissions work. Do you agree with its answers?
Online course aims to prep buyer agents for real estate wild west
Kaplan’s new Buyer Agency Professional course aims to help buyer agents negotiate the ways they are compensated.
Pillar To Post Named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Hall of Fame - Yahoo Finance UK
Pillar To Post Named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Hall of Fame Yahoo Finance UK
Pillar To Post Named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Hall of Fame - InvestorsObserver
Pillar To Post Named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Hall of Fame InvestorsObserver
MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs seek to delay DOJ response after NAR deal
They asked the court for more time to analyze the impact on their proposed settlement of NAR's proposed rule change banning the MLS display of commissions offered to buyer brokers.
Realtor.com announces the ‘Best Day to Sell’ for 2024
Listing agents have less than a month to prepare homesellers for the peak spring selling season, according to Realtor.com's annual "Best Day to Sell" analysis, published on Thursday. This year, the portal says the week of April 14 is the best time to close a deal as fluctuating mortgage rates have a dual effect on the market.
Broker Spotlight: Mark McDonough, BHGRE Winans
Find out how this broker-owner left his role as a marketer for brands like Patron Tequila, the Dallas Mavericks and SMU Athletics to lead — and grow — a real estate company.
Lesson Learned: Take care of your money, and it’ll take care of you
Find out how SERHANT. agent Marzena Wawrzaszek built her business from the ground up and how her childhood dreams combined to create a life by design.
5 ways to cultivate success for women real estate leaders
ERA Real Estate vice president, and new Inman contributor, Lee Ann Roughton shares practical ways to help all women in real estate rise together.
EXCLUSIVE: Look inside an $18M mansion from ‘Buying Beverly Hills’
An eye-popping property owned by celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif will head to auction during Season 2 of the reality TV show. Will it command the desired price?