ChatGPT's take on commissions, compliance and the MLS
Cooperation and compensation are important parts of the real estate business. But the idea that they are inextricably tied to one another in the MLS structure, or that the marketplace would not value an MLS without a compensation feature, is short-sighted
by Sam DeBord Feb 28
Zillow gets vote of confidence from JP Morgan analysts
Analysts gave Zillow an 'overweight' rating which means they expect Zillow to outperform peer companies. The report also sets Zillow's share price target at $48 by December of this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 28
The Agency expands into Outaouais region of Quebec
This marks The Agency's 13th office located throughout the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, strengthening its reach across Canada
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 28
Former KW CEO slams Gary Keller, calls company 'criminal enterprise'
Former Keller Williams CEO John Davis says he wants his claims decided through a public trial, not arbitration. KW called Davis's claims 'unsubstantiated, unwarranted, and disparaging'
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 28
Brad Inman: Decision-makers, not experts, will forge real estate's path
The Inman founder kicked off Disconnect in Palm Springs, California, on Monday by calling on real estate leaders to deliver a path forward through the rough patches ahead
by Daniel Houston Feb 28
BHHS CEO Christy Budnick is ready to dive into the spring market
As 'motivator and chief encourager' of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Budnick said she's bullish about the upcoming year. Agents who get down to business will thrive, she added
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 28
Quitting time? How brokers can help cash-strapped agents survive
Opinion
In a market where listings are still scarce, a mid-career agent is having difficulties. What can the broker do for an agent in this position, who is completely strapped for cash?
by Anthony Askowitz Feb 28
Affordability, foreclosures, mortgages: How to navigate tough real estate conversations in 2023
Having tough conversations about real estate can be difficult when the news isn’t ideal — but remember that your clients are asking you because they trust you and your expertise
by Darryl Davis Feb 28
A woman holding up a hand in objection
Following lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida and Ohio, the brokerage is redrafting 40-year contracts that offer homeowners cash in exchange for exclusive rights to list their home
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
EXCLUSIVE: Kendall Bonner and team leave RE/MAX for eXp Realty
The news follows Bonner's recent decision just days earlier to merge the roughly 40-person RE/MAX Capital Realty, of which she was formerly broker-owner, with RE/MAX Alliance Group
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 27
BHGRE brings on Rainbow Island Properties in Kauai, Hawaii
The new firm, co-owned and operated by Tim Ross and Joyce Wright Funk, is based in the Hanalei district. Wright Funk's appointment marks the 1st time a BHGRE affiliate has had a Black female owner
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 27
Take Inman's inaugural Intel leadership survey here
What's it like to lead during the largest housing market correction since the Great Recession? Inman wants to know what leaders, executives and entrepreneurs are doing to stay afloat
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 27
RE/MAX turns 50: What to expect at the R4 conference this week
RE/MAX is hosting its annual R4 conference in Las Vegas Sunday through Wednesday. Here are the sessions, speakers and events — including a performance from Maroon 5 — you can't miss
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
Cardone says REI will 'save housing': The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest from Gary Keller, Grant Cardone's market predictions and little things that undermine real estate businesses
by Byron Lazine Feb 27
What is an independent broker? Pros and cons
What does it take to be an independent real estate broker, and is it right for you? Explore the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter when you go indie
by Christy Murdock Feb 26