The Real Brokerage to raise agent fees on heels of $20M loss in 2022
Fee hikes for new and existing agents are set to begin April 1 and come after a tumultuous 2022, when Real posted significant losses, the brokerage confirmed to Inman
by Taylor Anderson Mar 22
Now, more than ever, it's time to tighten your belt: 6 cost-cutting tips
If you're looking to cut costs while building your business, this list offers plenty of areas to rethink, regroup and reduce spending
by Darryl Davis Mar 22
Real estate braces for year of mass consolidation as startups eye exit
A contracting market will place pressure on struggling startup entrepreneurs while some broker-owners use the down market as an opportunity to nail down a succession plan, analysts told Intel
by Daniel Houston Mar 22
'2021 all over again': Agents get to work as spring homebuying arrives
On the first day of spring, agents across the US who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner
How to build an ever-evolving blog — and become the local expert
Creating an ongoing content marketing plan means making use of ongoing blog posts. Part 3 of this 5-part series shares what to write and how to make sure your blog posts matter
by Christy Murdock Mar 22
KW franchisees accuse Gary Keller of 'illicit tactics' in new lawsuit
Market center owners Colleen and Bart Basinski claim Keller Williams CEO Gary Keller and others targeted them after they resisted market cap policies and supported ex-CEO John Davis
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Kamini Lane named president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty
Lane's appointment comes 3 months after M. Ryan Gorman's abrupt ouster as CEO. Liz Gehringer will also take an expanded role, the company exclusively told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
Long & Foster co-founder P. Wesley 'Wes' Foster Jr., dies at 89
The brokerage Foster co-founded with Hank Long became known as a giant independent firm across the Mid-Atlantic region, and a pioneer of the 'one-stop-shop' brokerage model
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
The tug-of-war between millennials and boomers heats up this spring
5 real estate experts explain how rising mortgage rates, inflation and economic uncertainty could impact baby boomers and millennials this spring and how both groups can succeed
by Marian McPherson Mar 20
Beagel's custom offer management is more than it promises: Tech Review
Opinion
The company aims to be a deeply integrated software partner leading with an in-browser open offer solution that allows buyers to bid on homes and agents to manage the process
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 17
Real estate industry reacts to the SVB meltdown: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman's view on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Plunk's impact on the real estate industry and Elon Musk's future Texas fiefdom
by Byron Lazine Mar 17
Mauricio Umansky's 6 tips for helping new agents navigate a shift
It’s not always possible to predict how the world — and therefore the market — will shift. What we can do is teach new agents how to navigate the changing tides
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 17
How scary is a contagion? Imagine if everyone sold their house at once
Opinion
Could a contagion hit real estate? Not now, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. But cavalier lending, greed and bad actors can all wreak havoc on the housing market
by Brad Inman Mar 16
Redfin Premier expands nationally to more than 100 new markets
Redfin Premier, which matches luxury homebuyers and sellers with a Redfin Premier agent and marketing tools specific to the luxury brand, is launching in every market the brokerage operates
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 16
Broker Spotlight: Ida Schwartz, Compass Florida
Find out how this luxury broker made the move from banking to stay-at-home mom to real estate (Hint: It started with an open house)
by Christy Murdock Mar 16
Starting up and standing out as an indie brokerage
Opinion
Starting an independent real estate brokerage is challenging but rewarding. Here's how to find the right tools and platforms to help
by Jim Turner Mar 16