The right way to part ways with employees and staff members
Looking at a staff member's suitability for their role? Whether you're ready to cut ties or are just beginning to question their performance, this is the due diligence plan you need
Compass scoops up high-end SoCal boutique brokerage
DPP Real Estate has more than 175 agents and specializes in architecturally significant properties. Moving forward, the firm will be known as DPP @ Compass
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Granny flats, tiny homes and ADUs: The essential guide
Opinion
Your clients need a lot more than your enthusiasm to act on their ADU dream, writes ADU expert Kendyl Young. They need facts, resources and a patient ear to listen and help overcome their fears
by Kendyl Young Sep 19
Chris Lim steps down as Christie's president as co-presidents named
Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck, vets of Christie's and @properties, will take up Lim's former role as co-presidents. Nidhal Charfi also joins as VP of affiliate expansion, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Egypt Sherrod would still be a serial entrepreneur in another life
The real estate broker, investor, HGTV star and Inman Influencer shared her thoughts on a wide range of topics, from real estate to personal hobbies and more. Here's what she revealed to Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
NAR loses 'Great Place to Work' distinction on heels of Chicago rally
A rally at NAR headquarters in Chicago drew few Realtors on Monday, but organizers at the NAR Accountability Project declared a win nonetheless after NAR lost its 'Great Place to Work' merit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18
How to navigate the fall housing market: What you need to know
Join Inman Access and tune in to today's video class featuring Matthew Gardner as he provides an informative forecast on the fall housing market and what to expect in the coming months
by Claire Buzzanca Sep 18
RE/MAX settles bombshell commission lawsuits for $55M
The deal resolves claims in both the Sitzer and Moehrl antitrust cases. The franchisor agreed to change its business practices, including 'no longer forcing homesellers to pay buyer’s agents'
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 18
Pushback on DEI progress ignores the business case for diversity
Opinion
Recent legal decisions have cast doubt on the value of DEI initiatives. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel outlines why they're more impactful than ever
5 ways to soothe your team's toughest growing pains
As COO of Livian at KW, here's what Erin McCormick Torres wishes she had known from Day 1 about the challenges of building a large organization
Mauricio Umansky's 7 best tips for new agents who want to thrive
Luxury clients have big-time expectations, and it's up to you to meet them. The Agency founder offers a prescription for overcoming obstacles and finding success
by Mauricio Umansky Sep 16
Commit to stellar service when you commit to these 4 pillar principles
In this 5-part series, real estate broker Nick Schlekeway provides proven principles to help agents build their businesses the right way
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 16
Compass adds new AI marketing tool to its tech platform
The new tool comes during a year of heightened interest in artificial intelligence. It'll help agents write listing descriptions, craft social media posts and more
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
Forget mega-agent recruiting. Recruit brokerages, instead
In their new book, WAV Group's George Slusser and Victor Lund outline the acceleration of mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy and offer a roadmap for successful mergers
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
Engel & Völkers CEO steps down as brokerage names successor
After 9 years as CEO, Sven Odia will step into the newly created role of president, with a focus on supporting the luxury brand's expansion into new markets
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
SPANX founder Sara Blakely's 5 keys to building lifelong success
During her keynote at Ben Kinney's BuiltHOW conference, SPANX founder Sara Blakely shared the keys to scaling a business while maintaining joy and creativity
by Marian McPherson Sep 14