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The unmatched value of buyer agents in today’s market

Aug 20, 2024

Continue to raise the bar on client service, writes Huntington & Ellis CEO Craig Tann, and show clients why having a buyer’s agent isn't just a good idea — it's a necessity.

Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers

Aug 20, 2024

Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to some of Cara Ameer's questions from "13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements" as we head into the post-settlement transition phase as an industry.

‘Business as usual’: Hiccups but few calamities as NAR rules roll out

Aug 20, 2024

New National Association of Realtors rules kicked in Saturday. By Monday, agents said they were fielding questions from clients, among other hurdles, but not seeing widespread chaos.

In lawns and on key chains, stealth commission offers raise red flags

Aug 20, 2024

Images that conceal commission offers, like a "3%" mowed into freshly cut grass, have become a phenomenon on message boards and online residential listings, according to an Inman analysis.

The change is here: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for August

Aug 20, 2024

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today.

When is a buyer contract required? At showings — but not open houses

Aug 20, 2024

The National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement agreement requires brokers and agents to sign contracts with buyers they're "working with." But what exactly does that mean?

Shay unveils ‘self-representation platform for homebuyers’

Aug 19, 2024

The changes to how real estate commissions are advertised and sourced as a result of the National Association of Realtors’ proposed settlement has led to the creation of Shay, an application to help homebuyers avoid the traditional sales model.

In historic first, Nykia Wright named first female CEO of NAR

Aug 19, 2024

Wright has served as NAR’s interim CEO since November after she replaced Bob Goldberg. She was instantly thrust into leading an organization in turmoil.

A 9-step ‘listening’ consultation to help you talk to sellers post-Aug. 17

Aug 19, 2024

Be prepared for a listing appointment at a moment’s notice. Have the tools at your fingertips, take notes, build connections, and stay focused on what’s best for the seller, Bernice Ross writes this week.

Michael Ketchmark: Every move you make, we’ll be watching you

Aug 19, 2024

In a phone interview, lead plaintiffs' counsel Michael Ketchmark weighed in on the consequences of violating the NAR settlement, Zillow's business model, and the "monster case" that remains.

The commission change mega-FAQ you need to start the historic week

Aug 19, 2024

Now that the "New Normal" has officially begun, it's time to answer the frequently asked questions agents and brokerages have about the newly implemented commission settlement rule changes.

Pandemic redux? Buyers, sellers disagree on the ‘golden rate’: Intel

Aug 19, 2024

How low do rates need to go to reinvigorate the housing market? Buyer and seller responses vary in the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey, suggesting its contours are still being shaped.