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MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy

Mar 31, 2025

While some MLS executives praised the "flexibility" offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear.

Agents report falling commissions. But that’s not their top concern

Mar 31, 2025

More agents say their clients are successfully negotiating lower commissions than they've traditionally earned, according to preliminary results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey.

The 411 conversion model: A simple system to generate more referrals

Mar 31, 2025

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a simple-to-implement strategy for capturing and converting leads while nurturing relationships.

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Shauna Skarin leads the way

Mar 31, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein profiles title industry executive Shauna Skarin and learns how she leveraged the power of real estate to create a space for herself in industry leadership.

NWMLS fires back at Compass, condemns ‘exclusionary’ tactics

Mar 30, 2025

The Washington-based multiple listing service said private listings entrench brokerages as "gatekeepers." The comments come after Robert Reffkin called out NWMLS on Instagram.

What’s the fallout from NAR’s Clear Cooperation switch? The Download

Mar 29, 2025

The National Association of Realtors weighed in with its change to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Is it too little, too much or just right?

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Nelvia Bullock breaks barriers

Mar 29, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein profiles this Charlotte, North Carolina, Realtor who empowers herself and others through mentorship and professional collaboration.

Free videos for real estate agents land title company rep in hot water

Mar 28, 2025

California Best Title Company Inc. settles case alleging illegal inducements for $150,000 without admitting wrongdoing, but marketing rep loses license for three years.

Private Listings Hub rolls out as Luxury Presence appeals to privacy

Mar 28, 2025

The product comes to market two months after the release of Brokerage Listing Networks, a product for creating internal listing networks for brokerages.

KB Home to build first wildfire-resistant community in SoCal

Mar 28, 2025

KB Home, one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, is breaking new ground with Southern California's first wildfire-resilient new-home community, the company announced Thursday. The community is a game changer for homebuyers seeking safety in fire-prone areas.

Rates have room to come down as economy cools: Fannie Mae

Mar 28, 2025

Tariffs are expected to rekindle inflation and slow economic growth, but the recent pullback in mortgage rates should provide a "small boost" to home sales this year, economists say.

Miltiadis Kastanis boomerangs to Compass to head new dev sales

Mar 28, 2025

Kastanis began his career at Compass and spent the last roughly seven years becoming a leading Florida agent for Douglas Elliman. He received an Ellie Award in 2025 as the firm's No. 4 agent in Florida by sales GCI.