Troubling times bring tough questions. Be the answer
There's very little we can control in life — or in business. Team leader Carl Medford writes that ultimately, it's the choices you make and the way you respond that will determine your future
by Carl Medford Oct 24
Smarter AI, agent banking take stage at Real's RISE conference
With a new level of omnipresence indicated by a pulsing, always-on chat environment, the Siri-inspired Leo CoPilot is designed to be at the beck and call of Real dealmakers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 23
Meet the stubborn homeseller dead set on making his FSBO work
Robert Kramer listed his home for sale without using an agent 3 years ago. The price is $200,000 above some estimates. He raises it $3,600 every month and is still waiting for the right buyer
by Taylor Anderson Oct 23
'Danger Report' sequel lays out 20 'opportunities' for real estate
The Opportunity Report calls for NAR to regain the trust of its members by making political advocacy its central mission, sunsetting the 3-way agreement and reforming its governance
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 23
Douglas Elliman CEO Howard Lorber announces retirement
Lorber had served as chairman since 2003 but in the months leading up to his retirement faced scrutiny following a pattern of financial losses and the Alexander brothers scandal
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22
Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason
Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Premier Sotheby's brings on Long & Foster vet as president
Jackie Thiel spent most of her 30-plus-year career with Long & Foster. Now, she will oversee day-to-day brokerage operations of 1,400 agents across 40 offices in Florida and North Carolina
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22
Brokers, you're accountable for your agents' behavior
With more supervision layers required due to NAR's settlement, consider these tasks, policy ideas and suggestions when updating your systems, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Oct 22
Century 21 strengthens presence in Las Vegas with 1st Priority Realty
Specializing in residential and commercial real estate in Las Vegas and Henderson, including luxury and investment properties, Duc Lu brings 19 years of expertise to the Century 21 network
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 21
Homie
Lawyers for NAR, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX, Anywhere and HSF Affiliates denied claims of a conspiracy to inflate commissions, arguing that Homie would have benefitted from the plot
by Taylor Anderson Oct 21
A house divided? 2024 election tests the agent-client bond: Intel
Business goes on mostly undisturbed. But a survey of hundreds of agents and brokers suggests the real estate industry is facing more thorny situations amid a contentious 2024 election
by Daniel Houston Oct 21
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Maintain healthy cash flow, control debt and plan for future with this financial gut check
Majority of sellers know they aren't on hook for buyer commission: Poll
In a nationwide Inman-Dig Insight poll of active homebuyers, fewer than 5% of shoppers now listing their current home said they didn't realize that they could decline to pay buyer-side commissions
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Beverly Hills-based The Agency tips hat to latest Dallas recruits
Led by Megan and Damon Williamson, The Agency's rapidly growing Dallas office most recently onboarded lux agents Courtney Michalek of Compass and Andrea Childress of Monument Realty
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
Clear Cooperation, NAR, SCOTUS: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
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
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 18
Broker Spotlight: Gretchen Coley, Compass North Carolina
Find out how this Raleigh, North Carolina, broker leans on relationships and mentoring to differentiate her service and create genuine connections
by Christy Murdock Oct 17