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Real estate is still processing Aug. 17 and Clear Cooperation

Oct 9, 2024

During a panel at Inman Connect Austin on Wednesday, Rachel Hocevar of Compass and Romeo Manzanilla of @properties Christie's International Real Estate discussed the implications of industry shakeups.

Agents ‘not buying’ industry pleas to keep Clear Cooperation rule

Oct 9, 2024

Inman Connect Austin kicked off with a spirited debate about Clear Cooperation and the disconnect between brokerage leaders and agents over whether to keep it.

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales urges caution on Clear Cooperation

Oct 9, 2024

Eales said the U.S. model of cooperation remains the gold standard — but declined to take a stance on NAR's policy. "Beware what you wish for," he said on Wednesday at Inman Connect Austin.

Super App stronger, Zillow acquires Virtual Staging AI

Oct 9, 2024

Another online space editor means the portal leader continues to focus on helping agents better serve sellers and buyers better grasp the potential of a prospective home.

Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting

Oct 9, 2024

A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state.

Strong jobs report paints brighter economic picture: Economist

Oct 9, 2024

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The latest employment numbers.

What’s the biggest challenge NAR faces today? Pulse

Oct 9, 2024

With legal and leadership challenges aplenty, what do you see as the most intractable problem for the National Association of Realtors today?

With cash and CLEAR partnership, 100 takes on renter fraud

Oct 8, 2024

A New York City-based software company for the multifamily industry, called 100, has emerged from stealth mode with a $5.2 million seed round of financing.

NextHome CEO James Dwiggins takes on Clear Cooperation critics

Oct 8, 2024

In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Dwiggins claimed brokerage leaders fighting to repeal the pocket listing rule are concealing an agenda to hoard listings, recruit agents and generate internal leads.

Realtor.com claims former editor violated federal act in new filing

Oct 8, 2024

Two weeks after California District Judge George H. Wu denied its preliminary injunction request against CoStar, Move has filed a new motion claiming former Realtor.com News & Insights editor James Kaminsky violated the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act when he accessed Move-owned documents roughly 40 times after being laid off in January.

Isaac Lustgarten leaves Official for The Corcoran Group

Oct 8, 2024

The luxury broker is the latest to leave embattled Official in the wake of multiple lawsuits alleging the Alexanders committed rape and sexual assault. Lustgarten has closed more than $250 million in career sales.

Ending Clear Cooperation is a win for big brokers — and no one else

Oct 8, 2024

According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, big brokerages have a vested interest in getting rid of Clear Cooperation, even at the expense of agents and consumers.