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NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

Jun 3, 2025

The trade organization's MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday.

Fannie and Freddie may stay in conservatorship: Regulator

Jun 3, 2025

Shares in mortgage giants tumble as investors weigh whether the Trump administration is more interested in mining Fannie and Freddie's profits than privatizing them.

Record $700B worth of listings on market, but sales are sluggish

Jun 3, 2025

U.S. home inventory hit a record $698 billion in April, a 20.3 percent increase from the previous year. However, sales aren't keeping pace, a new analysis from Redfin shows. While listings are rising, buyer activity remains muted, leaving many homes sitting unsold far longer than usual.

Hall Willkie steps down as president at Brown Harris Stevens

Jun 3, 2025

The Brown Harris Stevens vet will be moving into a consulting role as of July 1. East and West Side sales managers Itzy Garay and Kevin Kovesci will become co-presidents of the brokerage's New York City region.

Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote

Jun 3, 2025

NAR's Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday.

Your circle prospecting plan is outdated. Here’s how to fix it

Jun 3, 2025

Stop chasing leads and start creating memorable outreach in person and online with helpful circle prospecting strategies from broker and lead gen specialist Josh Ries.

Need support as a solo agent? Here’s how to get it

Jun 3, 2025

No team? No problem! You don't have to go it alone when you align yourself with colleagues and strategies that optimize your service, coach Verl Workman writes.

The power of control: 8 ways to dominate in a challenging market

Jun 3, 2025

There are plenty of factors you can't control in the broader economy, Amy Corr writes, but there are ways to implement more control and consistency in your business.

NAR warns agents of growing ‘Pig Butchering’ cryptocurrency scam

Jun 3, 2025

Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny.

Stephen Kotler and son Max Kotler depart Douglas Elliman

Jun 2, 2025

Stephen Kotler is leaving Douglas Elliman following a 3-decade career at the brokerage. Meanwhile, his son Max has joined Corcoran Group with intentions of building a new team.

Opendoor hit with Nasdaq notice, skids closer to delisting zone

Jun 2, 2025

Opendoor's stock has spent months in precarious territory and now, the warning siren is blaring. The company has received a notice from Nasdaq after its share price fell below $1 for 30 consecutive business days, triggering compliance concerns, according to a recent SEC filing.

This June, Inman is celebrating Today’s Buyer Agent

Jun 2, 2025

Whether you're the buyer specialist on a team or a solo agent specializing in working with buyers, you'll find a lot to love in this helpful theme month.