Compass revenue drops in Q1, but losses continue improvement
The brokerage brought in a total of $957M in revenue and lost $150M. The results are something of a repeat from Q4 2022
by Jim Dalrymple II May 9
The Agency grows Midwest presence with office in Indianapolis
In March 2022, the brokerage made its 1st foray into the Midwest with a location in Birmingham, Michigan. Managing Partner Traci Garontakos is leading The Agency Indianapolis
WATCH: UWM CEO Mat Ishbia gets shoved by 7-footer at NBA game
Ishbia, majority owner of the Phoenix Suns, was knocked over by Nuggets' star Nikola Jokic in a play that headed his way, for which he was given a technical foul
by Taylor Anderson May 8
15 contract mistakes that need to stop now
Solid communication, attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile are all necessary to create a well-thought-out contract package
by Cara Ameer May 8
NAR raises alarm on  floor plan use, vacant lot scams, 'unfair' contracts
Charlie Lee, the National Association of Realtors' senior counsel, spoke on legal issues impacting agents at the MLS Association Executives Session at the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday
Unleashing the trolls: Unpacking the wild world of online comments
If you don’t have something nice to say, go ahead and say it anyway
by Troy Palmquist May 6
'A no-brainer:' RE/MAX aligns with 70-agent SoCal brokerage
Long Beach-based Proper Real Estate has affiliated with the global franchisor, bringing along 70 agents and rebranding to RE/MAX Proper
by Ben Verde May 5
Complex hikes, deal-killers, Zillow earnings: Here's Inman's Top 5
Wondering what you missed? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week
by Dani Vanderboegh May 5
What layoffs? Most of real estate industry is ramping up, data shows
Employers posted another hot hiring month as the spring housing market picked up, exceeding strong overall numbers, according to data released Friday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston May 5
Keller Williams scoops up second Arizona-based indie of 2023
Twelve-year-old independent brokerage Tru Realty has joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Thursday. Tru Realty has generated $450.6 million in sales volume since 2021
by Marian McPherson May 5
How to talk to clients about money (and all the rest): The Download
Agents can deal with economic headwinds by understanding their buyers' mindset and helping them tap into down payment resources
by Christy Murdock May 5
Redfin narrows losses as revenue falls 45% in first 3 months of 2023
Redfin's Q1 revenue declined 45% year over year to $325.7M, as gross profits from its real estate services took a tumble amid a harsh housing market, according to an earnings call Thursday
by Marian McPherson May 4
RE/MAX revenue, US agent count, continue to drop in Q1
Total revenue dropped 6.2% year over year and US agent count fell 5.4%, according to earnings data released Thursday as the real estate brokerage continues to wrestle with a shifting market
Value of promoting sustainability in listings keeps falling, Realtors say
An Inman analysis of NAR data on residential sustainability over the past 7 years reveals that fewer agents and brokers believe touting energy efficiency in listings elicits meaningful results
Broker Spotlight: Aaron Kirman, AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate
Find out why this high-flying Beverly Hills real estate broker is in the spotlight and learn what he predicts for the rest of 2023
by Christy Murdock May 4
The dirty little secret you need to know about agent retention
As business owners, it's important to do the math and understand what causes some agents to leave your brokerage
by Chase Williams May 4