Luxury's back, baby: It's Inman's 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
by Christy Murdock May 31
Bright MLS will allow sellers to offer concessions upon listing
In response to NAR's proposed settlement, the nation's 2nd largest MLS will add data fields on June 11 allowing sellers to signal they're willing to offer buyer concessions when they list a home
by Andrea V. Brambila May 30
Sellers are cutting prices at record pace to combat softening demand
Sluggish homebuyer activity has pushed sellers to slash prices at a rate unseen since November 2022, according to Redfin. The median asking price fell for the first time in 6 months to $416K
by Marian McPherson May 30
Ex-Matterport CEO wins $79M stock-lock suit against 3D tour biz
William Brown, who served as CEO of the company through 2018, is entitled to damages after Matterport prevented him from selling all of his shares when the company went public in 2021
by Taylor Anderson May 30
3 pillars of creating a sustainable and rewarding real estate business
How do you apply discipline to making your business sustainable? Broker Pam Blair offers guidance for making your real estate business more meaningful and satisfying
by Pam Blair May 30
Dominate documentation this summer with these 4 hot tips
Want to cover yiourself and your clients while preventing miscommunication? Careful organization and documentation, Rachael Hite writes, can save your summer
by Rachael Hite May 30
Nation’s largest MLS now allows listings to show seller concessions
The change allows listings in the California Regional Multiple Listing Service to display whether a homeseller is willing to offer concessions in price — including to cover broker fees
by Taylor Anderson May 29
eXp Realty
A judge dismissed eXp Realty and founder Glenn Sanford from a sexual assault lawsuit that claimed both entities ignored the alleged actions of 2 star real estate agents for financial gain
by Marian McPherson May 29
Fathom Holdings names real estate veteran Jon Gwin as COO
Gwin, who previously held executive positions at Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo, is credited with helping to develop some of the first compliance management systems in the mortgage industry
by Ben Verde May 29
Rocket Homes tech chief unpacks 'Explore Spaces' visual search tool
Rocket Homes Chief Technology Officer John Fair told Inman the tool has already resulted in users spending nearly twice as long on the lender's website and returning 6 times more frequently
by Matt Carter May 29
Inman Innovator Awards nominations end tonight
The time to celebrate your team's achievements is now. These are the last hours to transform your career with Inman’s Innovator Awards
by Inman May 29
Here's what you're looking forward to this summer: Pulse
After the last few hard-driving months, we wanted to know about your plans for the months ahead. For many of you, it's time to rest, relax and reconnect
by Inman May 29
How to run your real estate business with a CEO mindset
Stop immersing yourself in the day-to-day of your business. CEO Sean Frank shows you how to take on a high-level perspective and run your business like an executive
by Sean Frank May 29
Side and Blended Sense announce video promo pilot program
Side offices, which are branded independently, can now work with the creative agency to build promotional videos for use across multiple marketing channels
by Craig C. Rowe May 28
'It's an arms race': How portals are adapting to the commission crunch
The upending of NAR's cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they're adopting to suit the moment
by Marian McPherson May 28
Is NAR a positive force? 7 out of 10 real estate agents want to know
An increasing uncertainty among real estate agents in March runs in opposition to brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel they still view the National Association of Realtors positively
by Taylor Anderson May 28