Compass’ settlement, NAR’s roadmap, Zillow’s lawsuit: 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. Source
Mortgage rates hit 13-month high as Iran conflict rattles bond market
Mortgage rates jumped to 6.71 percent this week, as an Iran-conflict-driven bond sell-off pushed Treasury yields sharply higher. Source link
What the NWMLS settlement really tells us about the future of real estate marketing
The industry doesn’t have to choose between innovation and transparency or between seller flexibility and equal access, Windermere’s OB Jacobi writes. Source link
Messy homeseller? This script hands them a clean choice
You’re not an unpaid housekeeper. Darryl Davis tells you how to deal with messy homesellers, so you can get that listing sold. Source link
Leading real estate on your own terms: Now Streaming
Hear from women at the pinnacle of real estate leadership on the strategies, setbacks and hard-won lessons that got them there. Source link
Compass sued in NYC after alleged push to delist rentals from Zillow
A proposed class action lawsuit filed this week in Manhattan accuses Compass of monopolizing the New York City rental market. Source link
Sitzer settlement survives, Keller speaks, DC scrutinizes: 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. Source
Invisible to AI search? This new free tool has a fix for agents
Roomvu’s free Found tool shows agents and brokers how they rank on ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude and what to fix to win AI search recommendations.
Spokane agents jump into action as wildfires devastate housing
A series of fast-moving wildfires tore through northwest Spokane Saturday, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing evacuations. Source link
Weak July jobs report has a silver lining for buyers
The July jobs report fell below expectations. However, it could encourage the Fed to hold rates steady, potentially easing affordability. Source link