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The good, bad and ugly: Rating the media’s commission coverage

Apr 30, 2024

After the National Association of Realtors announced its proposed commission settlement in March, mainstream media covered the historic news with mixed results, an Inman analysis shows.

Coldwell Banker icon Ralph Burnet receives final farewell

Apr 30, 2024

Coldwell Banker icon Ralph Burnet died on March 19, after a lengthy battle against kidney disease. Longtime friend and colleague Matt Baker reflects on his legacy.

Navigate disruption with Inman’s new Commission Chronicles digest

Apr 30, 2024

Each Tuesday, the Inman editorial team guides Select subscribers through the new environment of making money and thriving in a post-settlement world. 

12 factors that convince a buyer to pay a full-service commission

Apr 30, 2024

Expressing your value to clients begins with knowing yourself, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. You cannot articulate what you have never taken the time to determine on your own. 

Don’t let your feelings or bank account dictate your value

Apr 30, 2024

If you're having trouble conveying your value to clients, it may be because you don't believe in it yourself. Coach Darryl Davis provides the pep talk you need to take center stage as a client coach and advocate.

Douglas Elliman settles commission suits for up to $17.75M

Apr 29, 2024

The proposed deal would resolve antitrust claims brought by homesellers but not homebuyers.

Stop justifying your fee. Start showing the cost of not using you

Apr 29, 2024

The same factors that won your first listing are the same ones that will be intergal in winning over buyers, writes TowerHill Realty CEO Patrick Kilner.

Investing app Backflip sticks landing, secures $15M Series A

Apr 29, 2024

Backflip, a company that built an application to help investors analyze and finance properties to flip, has secured a $15 million Series A round of funding.

Is NAR a net-positive? It depends if you ask an agent or a broker: Intel

Apr 29, 2024

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.

How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market

Apr 29, 2024

Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options.

Underperforming agents are getting a real estate reality check

Apr 29, 2024

As the commission landscape changes, Side's Hilary Saunders writes, it's time for agents, teams and brokerages to look at the ways this will improve the industry's reputation.

10 things to think about when thanking your referral partners

Apr 27, 2024

Want to work smarter, not harder? Nurture your referral pipeline with these tips from coach Darryl Davis for a steady flow of new leads.