Real estate professionals have survived upheaval and change in the past, and we’ll do so again, broker-owner Teresa Boardman writes, even if we don’t yet know quite how.
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NAR commission settlement rules will go into effect in August
The massive trade organization promised in March to make various policy changes as part of a landmark settlement. The rules will now roll out slightly later than expected.
Bad at math? Let David Childers illuminate the latest data
Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers and Jimmy Burgess discuss why a relevant market opinion based on facts, not fears, is key for educating consumers and navigating industry changes.
More agents plan to switch brokerages in the coming year
Stronger lead generation systems and commission structures are driving more agents to consider switching their brokerage affiliations in the coming year, according to Coldwell Banker Real Estate’s annual Agent Priorities Report published on Wednesday. In the survey of 1,500 agents, 39 percent said they plan to switch brokerages. That’s a 56 percent increase from 2023 when 25 percent of agents said the same thing.
Is NAR a net-positive? It depends if you ask an agent or a broker: Intel
These increasingly uncertain attitudes among agents in March were a departure from brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel that they still view the National Association of Realtors positively.
As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download
With preliminary approval of NAR’s deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business?
In the wake of Matterport’s sale, digital twin options are plentiful
Matterport’s sale to CoStar will ignite interest in the value of digital twins and tour marketing, and the options for creating them are many.
Sitzer | Burnett judge consolidates 2 nationwide commission suits
The Gibson and Umpa cases allege Berkshire Hathaway Energy, eXp, Redfin, Weichert, United Real Estate, Douglas Elliman, HomeSmart and others conspired against homesellers nationwide.
Flat-fee brokerage Homie makes remarkable pivot amid upheaval
The Utah-based disruptor “moved our real estate agents from W2 to 1099” while other “non-Homie” agents were laid off last week due to “role redundancy,” a Homie spokesperson confirmed to Inman.
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