Approval of Compass-Anywhere merger 'raises questions about corruption' at AG's office: Senator
A letter addressed to US Attorney General Pamela Bondi and signed by 18 members of Congress says the merger was cleared 'under extraordinarily questionable circumstances'
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 20
Compass rewards listing agents with new lead and referral program
Through the program, Compass listing agents will receive a 10% referral when they send inquiries on their listing from Compass.com to other Compass agents, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 20
Jesse Jackson
Opinion
The Rev. Jesse Jackson's death marks the end of an era in US civil rights movement leadership, but his warnings about predatory lending remain urgently relevant, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Feb 20
Robert Reffkin at Inman Connect New York 2026
While on stage at Inman Connect New York this month, Reffkin also argued that agents shouldn't have to pay money to the National Association of Realtors
by Inman Feb 20
Guinness and branding
In a market flooded with agents who cut corners to close faster, coach Darryl Davis writes, your commitment to doing things right is your greatest competitive advantage
by Darryl Davis Feb 20
real estate training seminar
Negotiation seminars won't hone your skills. Intentional practice and role-playing will
by Nick Schlekeway Feb 20
Printemps NYC
Opinion
NYC real estate CEO Dezireh Eyn looks at the state of real estate consolidation through the lens of the high-end retail industry
by Dezireh Eyn Feb 19
Andy Florance at ICLV 2024
The company has vowed to slash over 35% of its spending on Homes.com after years of attempting to build a 4th major real estate listings search portal
by Taylor Anderson Feb 19
Sitzer, Moehrl attorneys file new lawsuit targeting mortgage firms
3 homebuyers, who are also military veterans, allege the mortgage companies' referral programs led to higher cost loans
by Taylor Anderson Feb 19
Testing Reffkin's big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today
Opinion
Each month, agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Feb 19
A national MLS could be great, execs say, but feasibility and antitrust issues pose a challenge
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin recently floated the idea of a national MLS. Luxury real estate leaders are intrigued by the concept, but have many questions about how such an entity might work
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
buyers and contract cancellations
Opinion
Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren't always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Feb 19
@properties Christie's launches homeseller renovation program
Through the program, qualified homeowners will be able to borrow up to $50K or 10% of their home's list price to make pre-sale improvements
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
real estate economist
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at jobs, interest rates and more numbers to know right now
by Jeff Tucker Feb 18
multitasking
Multitasking your financial goals is bad for your bottom line. Here's how to get back on track
by Verl Workman Feb 18
Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders
From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage