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NAR opts to keep Clear Cooperation, but adds a new option

Mar 25, 2025

After months of debate, NAR kept the policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within one day of marketing, but it added a new 'delayed marketing exempt listings' option.

Compass, Windermere duke it out on Instagram over CCP

Mar 25, 2025

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also criticized Northwest MLS, describing its rules as uniquely restrictive. But Windermere fired back at what it criticized as "hoarding inventory."

New-home sales rebound in February after winter weather bout

Mar 25, 2025

Sales of new single-family homes hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000 in February — an uptick of 5.1 percent — and roughly met economists' expectations, according to data released Tuesday.

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Judith Ahdoot breaks barriers

Mar 25, 2025

By continuing to invest wisely, women like Judith Ahdoot are not only securing their own futures but also setting the stage for future generations to thrive, coach Melanie Klein writes.

7 ways agents can seize opportunities during market shifts

Mar 25, 2025

Although a shifting market can feel uncomfortable, Luke Babich writes, it can also be a time of great opportunity for agents who adapt quickly.

5 reasons being a new agent can be your secret superpower

Mar 25, 2025

Stop thinking of yourself as "just" a new real estate agent, coach Darryl Davis writes. What you don't yet know can offer a distinct advantage as you launch your career.

How ERA’s Michelle Johnson Lundy pays it forward

Mar 25, 2025

To ensure better representation this Women's History Month and beyond, she writes, it’s critical to reduce barriers to entry, support women in their journeys and celebrate their success.

John Davis says Keller Williams is attempting to ‘bully and intimidate’

Mar 24, 2025

In a new filing Friday, Davis asked a judge overseeing the case he filed in 2023 to find the brokerage in contempt, claiming his former employer has antagonized him through the courts.

Homesellers have lost $1B through private deals since 2023: Zillow

Mar 24, 2025

Sellers who privately listed their home lost an average of $4,975, according to an analysis by Zillow of 2.72 million deals since 2023. The gap is wider for sellers of color, underscoring the benefits of Clear Cooperation.

New Alabama law allows buyers to tour homes without contract

Mar 24, 2025

Alabama Association of Realtors CEO Jeremy Walker said the association was in favor of buyer-broker agreements in general, but felt that requiring one for a home tour put buyers under unnecessary duress, and that the new law would be in the consumer's best interest.

The 4M home shortage: How the industry can unlock inventory

Mar 24, 2025

As real estate professionals, policymakers and communities collaborate to find solutions, Kendall Bonner writes, they can create a future where housing is more accessible, affordable and efficiently produced.

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Daniela Pagani takes control

Mar 24, 2025

As women like this Chicago luxury broker step into real estate, Melanie Klein writes, they continue to redefine success and carve out pathways to lasting financial independence.