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Compass to pay $57.5M to settle commission lawsuits

Mar 22, 2024

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.

A call for change is center stage this summer. Join the movement

Mar 22, 2024

Anchored by industry leaders, top performers and advocacy, Inman Connect Las Vegas is primed to be a catalyst for changing real estate.

What to expect on ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Season 2

Mar 22, 2024

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

Mar 22, 2024

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’

Mar 21, 2024

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

Mar 21, 2024

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

Mar 21, 2024

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.

Existing-home sales rose 9.5% amid winter inventory boost

Mar 21, 2024

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.

$3M deal goes up in flames after agent open house mishap

Mar 21, 2024

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.

Online course aims to prep buyer agents for real estate wild west

Mar 21, 2024

Kaplan’s new Buyer Agency Professional course aims to help buyer agents negotiate the ways they are compensated.

We asked ChatGPT about agent value. Its answers may surprise you

Mar 21, 2024

ChatGPT answered questions about the value a real estate agent has and about how real estate commissions work. Do you agree with its answers?

MLS PIN, Nosalek plaintiffs seek to delay DOJ response after NAR deal

Mar 21, 2024

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.