Perspectives
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REMAX chose Real after weighing rival bids, SEC filings show
SEC filings show REMAX contacted nine potential deal partners and, ultimately, weighed two final bids before choosing Real.
July
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NAR spells out broker duties for office exclusives, pre-marketing
NAR published new guidance clarifying what agents and brokers must explain and disclose when sellers choose an office exclusive or pre-marketing listing, plus rules on active-listing status and Clear Cooperation Policy compliance.
July
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Success isn’t the finish line
Mauricio Umansky shares strategies for rethinking your definitions of achievement and growth.
July
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Agents revolt, CEOs battle, Kelley Blue Book jumps in: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
July
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Real-REMAX merger heads to final shareholder votes in August
SEC filings reveal the path toward closing, with Real and REMAX shareholders still required to approve key parts of the transaction.
July
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ARA backs MAR in fight against Missouri income tax bill
Missouri lawmakers are looking to axe the state income tax. However, local professionals are concerned that it will lead to the enactment of transfer taxes.
July
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The prospecting method that beats cold calling every time
Looking for more control in your lead-gen conversations? Coach Darryl Davis shares how ringless voicemail can make your outreach more impactful.
July
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Zillow expands AI push with Google Gemini rental integration
The Seattle-based home search leader said on Thursday that Zillow Rentals is now live as a connected app inside Gemini and Gemini Spark.
July
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Most agents think they’re selling homes. That’s the problem
The next decade will likely widen the gap between agents who chase transactions and those who control inventory, coach Verl Workman writes.
July
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Bright MLS will let sellers suppress prices, addresses from portals
The nation’s second-largest MLS is rolling out seller-directed display suppression — price, address, photos, days on market and price history — on fully syndicated listings.
July
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NAR’s Lawrence Yun: Home sales stuck near 4M for 4th year
Existing-home sales fell 2.4 percent in June, but Chief Economist Lawrence Yun's take on the numbers goes deeper than the topline data. He says the market hasn't been this stuck since 2008 and without a foreclosure crisis to explain it.
July
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NAR Accountability Project victim statements dropped from NAR’s subpoena of ARA
The National Association of Realtors is no longer asking for access to victim statements from the 2023 NAR Accountability Project.
July
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Mike Miedler: Agents and consumers need real choices to navigate today’s market
The Century 21 CEO talks AI, leadership and what it takes to find success in a complex market, whether you're an agent or a client.
July
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Are you ready to help your sellers if they become accidental landlords?
The number of accidental landlords is on the rise, RentRedi's Ryan Barone writes. Here's how to help your seller clients make the transition successfully.
July
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Existing-home sales fall 2.4% in June as prices hit record high
Existing-home sales fell 2.4 percent in June as prices hit a record $440,600, NAR reports. Redfin data shows pending sales already rebounding on a brief rate dip.
July
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Zillow takes Zillow Pro nationwide after 8-month rollout
The platform bundles Follow Up Boss, My Agent and Agent Profiles with Zillow exclusive data and AI features.
