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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.

NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out

Aug 19, 2024

New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time.

Watch out for these 3 pitfalls to avoid pricey fines in your future

Aug 19, 2024

Steep fines can stack up and can swiftly put you in a sticky situation, but what's worse is when it's your competition turning you in. Trainer Rachael Hite tells you how to stay on the right side of the rules.

From Zero to $150K: This YouTube video strategy can deliver GCI wins

Aug 18, 2024

If you’ve been on the fence about leaning into producing YouTube videos for your business, now is the time to commit, Jimmy Burgess writes. Follow this blueprint, and you will have success.

Landmark real estate commission rules officially go into effect today

Aug 17, 2024

The new rules are the result of the National Association of Realtors' major antitrust settlement. They're poised to change how agents are paid and how real estate consumers search for homes.

Michigan Realtors are mad as hell, and they’re suing: The Download

Aug 17, 2024

NAR buckles up for a new legal brouhaha as Michigan agents and brokers head to court over "compulsory" Realtor membership to access the MLS after removing "guaranteed broker commission."

Today marks the dawn of a new day for real estate. Make the most of it

Aug 17, 2024

The best real estate agents will thrive, the profession will be elevated, rot will be removed and the brands that are built on trust and integrity will rise to the top, Inman founder Brad Inman writes.

Harris takes on institutional investors, rent price algorithms

Aug 16, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled the housing policy for a Harris-Walz Administration at a campaign stop on Friday. Her first priority? Pulling the reins on institutional investors and rental management platforms.

Missouri woman charged with fraud in Graceland scheme

Aug 16, 2024

The fraudster who once self-identified as "the one who creates trouble" has been unmasked by the Department of Justice as 53-year-old Lisa Jeanine Findley. Prosecutors said Findley has gone by several aliases over the years.

$1M homes hit all-time high in US

Aug 16, 2024

A record 8.5 percent of all U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, up from 7.6 percent last year and 4 percent before the pandemic, according to a new Redfin analysis. California is adding them faster than other states.

Why big luxury brands are expanding into real estate

Aug 16, 2024

Luxury auction expert Chad Roffers shares why luxury branded residences are becoming the latest way for high-end brands to bring their touch to every aspect of the luxe life.