Homebuyers demand school data. Portals are grappling with the risks
Home-listing portals all rely on the same source for school ratings, which are treated as essential by many homebuyers. If used improperly, critics fear the data could lead to Fair Housing violations
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Like a boyfriend, the perfect lender is experienced, well-funded: Triple-I
Neither brand recognition nor the promise of lower rates were as valuable to agents as a mortgage lender's ability to reliably obtain funding, according to results from the latest Inman Intel Index
by Matt Carter Nov 22
Here's how to find the perfect fit when shopping for a CRM
Gone are the days of collecting business cards and cramming them into an overstuffed Rolodex. These days, customer relationship management software keeps client info safe and accessible
by Luke Babich Nov 22
Agents choose lively culture over cutting edge technology: Triple-I
A majority of agents and 55% of mortgage and real estate broker-owners agree that culture is the factor that sets a company apart, according to the latest Inman Intel Index results for October
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 21
Avenue 8 unveils Sidekick, an AI assistant built with speed in mind
The spartan, amenity rich AI assistant is currently available to the 3-year-old brokerage's 400 agents with plans to offer the tool to outsiders before the end of 2023, executives told Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
EXp scoops up 60-agent RE/MAX team in Canada
Justin Havre and his 60-agent team in Calgary are the latest big names to move brokerages as big-name firms compete for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
Anywhere, RE/MAX commission lawsuit settlements move forward
A judge has granted preliminary approval of the franchisers' multimillion dollar settlements in Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek. Final approval may happen next year
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 20
Win dinner with Robert Reffkin in Compass' Back to Basics challenge
25 Compass agents with the most buyer-exclusive agreements and in-person interactions after 100 days of 2024 will win a trip to NYC, lunch with Leonard Steinberg and dinner at Reffkin’s home
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 20
Have a take on today's market, or what's to come in 2024? Inman Intel is listening!
Please add your voice to the Triple-I, the real estate industry's most ambitious monthly survey
by Chris LeBarton Nov 20
9 reasons real estate agents can be thankful this season
Opinion
Coach and author Darryl Davis offers a Thanksgiving prescription for agents and brokers who are feeling overwhelmed by challenges in the industry
by Darryl Davis Nov 18
8 things to remember amid market and consumer upheaval
Right now, agents are feeling overwhelmed by potential changes post-Sitzer. Coach Darryl Davis offers wisdom and action steps to shore up your business for the tumultuous market ahead
by Darryl Davis Nov 18
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a time for authenticity
Opinion
For transgender real estate professional Jamie Zapata, leading with authenticity in both life and business is the only way to thrive
by Jamie Zapata Nov 18
Real estate CEOs: Big impact from commission suits 'improbable'
The bombshell verdict of Sitzer | Burnett rocked the real estate industry, but recent earnings reports suggest many of its most recognizable CEOs don't anticipate major disruptions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former US solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 17
The agent migration from legacy brokerages continues
As we approach the final weeks of 2023, agents are continuing to migrate from legacy brands to low-fee, cloud-based brokerages. Mike DelPrete looks at the numbers and trends
by Mike DelPrete Nov 16
RLTY co and Sell It Like Serhant launch pre-licensing program
Through the program, soon-to-be agents will be able to obtain their real estate license while simultaneously learning how to sell in some of the world's most competitive real estate markets
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16