Compass scoops up NYC star agent from The Agency
Daniel Blatman also previously worked at Douglas Elliman and Triplemint. He joins Compass during a period of intense competition for top-producing agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 15
Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract
After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging assault, the Alexanders are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team
By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation
by Verl Workman Oct 15
RLTYco poised for growth with 2 new executive hires
Eric Zollinger has newly been named head of sales and Marcelo Lavanhini chief financial officer, RLTYco has informed Inman, as the company preps to expand into major luxury markets in the US
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
Collusion in plain sight: The danger lurking in state association forms
Opinion
In an analysis of more than 20 forms from various states, coach Darryl Davis identified a disturbing pattern: identical clauses between competing entities that suggest a dangerous level of collusion
by Darryl Davis Oct 15
Without these 2 policy changes, more antitrust suits are inevitable
Opinion
The legal scrutiny over antitrust practices has heightened, with a particular focus on policies that may stifle competition and hinder consumer choice, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Oct 15
Halloween open house ideas — spooky front porch decorations
In real estate, a little magic goes a long way. Bring fun to your October open houses with these holiday-themed ideas from coach Darryl Davis
by Darryl Davis Oct 15
Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit
The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
Keller Williams reaches settlement over shelved profit-share plan
On Friday, the franchisor and plaintiffs told the court they had finalized the deal terms earlier this month and expect to file a joint case dismissal by November
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
How every agent can max the impact of social media
Want to be more effective on social media and reach even more potential clients? Bernice Ross shares how to take your posts, Stories and Reels to the next level
by Bernice Ross Oct 15
24 questions you should ask about open houses
Putting on an effective open house, Jonathan Pressman writes, means being the informed agent and the best source of information for current and future clients
by Jonathan Pressman Oct 15
Repealing Clear Cooperation invites catastrophic legal battles
Opinion
The repeal of Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja writes, could cause incalculable financial damage to the industry and erode the public’s trust in real estate professionals
by Leo Pareja Oct 14
Listing agents hold the line against downward commission pressure
More than 89% of active sellers told Intel they're open to covering the buyer’s commission — even as homebuyers increasingly seek to negotiate lower commission rates with their own agents
by Daniel Houston Oct 14
Zillow's Daimler: Clear Cooperation a win for agents and consumers
Zillow President Susan Daimler spoke to Inman about supporting Clear Cooperation and what an industry without the rule could look like for real estate agents, consumers and portals
by Marian McPherson Oct 14
17 things every agent needs to hear in their career
Preparing for the roller coaster ride of a real estate career? Rachael Hite offers new agents the advice she wishes she'd gotten when she was just starting out
by Rachael Hite Oct 14
6-step listing launch plan that's just right for today's market
The better your listing marketing plan, the better the results, and the more listing opportunities you will have in the future. Jimmy Burgess offers a step-by-step strategy for winning now
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 13