Checkmate or alienate? Reactions mixed as firms align with Zillow
NextHome threw its support behind Zillow's private-listing policy Friday, the second brokerage to officially back the plan, as rival portals and critics of NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy sounded off
The No. 1 concern from brokers right now? Recruiting and retention
Recruiting and retention outweigh interest rates, regulation and other obstacles as top business challenges brokers face now, according to the latest results from the Inman Intel Index survey
by Taylor Anderson Apr 14
Zillow pushes back against private listings: The Download
Zillow's answer to the rising tide of private listing networks has been met with both praise and pushback from industry leaders
by Christy Murdock Apr 12
Banned listings, honest truths, private listing networks: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 11
Zillow's new listing policy: Punishment disguised as fairness
Opinion
Darryl Davis outlines the way Zillow's actions and policies are designed for its own benefit, not for the benefit of sellers or real estate professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 11
Virginia-based Austin James Realty brings team to Keller Williams
Austin James Realty's team is heading to Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake, executives announced Thursday. In 2024, the team inked 117 transactions totaling $36.1M in sales
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 11
Nominations are open for Inman’s prestigious Golden I Club
Inman puts the call out to the real estate community to recognize those with distinction in the luxury market. Nominations close on May 1
by Inman Apr 11
Windermere exec: Private listings herald 'demise' of real estate
Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi told Inman private listing networks benefit brokerages, not consumers, and said his firm isn't jumping on the bandwagon
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Stephen Bough, commission lawsuit judge, refuses to step aside
Bough suggested demands that he step aside in the Gibson commission case were not raised over ethical issues. The demands focused on political donations to Bough's wife
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed starting in May
The new policy, which eXp Realty became the first brokerage to commit to, takes effect in May and comes after a decision by NAR to amend its Clear Cooperation Policy, executives said Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
America’s real estate advantage is under siege: eXp's Leo Pareja
Opinion
CEO of eXp Leo Pareja calls for courage, clarity and collaborative leadership in meeting threats to market transparency head-on
by Leo Pareja Apr 10
Broker Spotlight: Ken Baris, BHHS Jordan Baris Realty
Learn how this second-generation broker brings an athlete's mindset and competitive advantage to leadership and life
by Christy Murdock Apr 10
Crye-Leike joins efforts to remove judge overseeing Gibson lawsuit
Meanwhile, EXIT Realty reaches a proposed settlement with the homeseller plaintiffs in the case
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 10
Get the success secrets playbook from a 2024 Rookie of the Year
In this Q&A with Tyson Hansen, ERA President Alex Vidal learns how he got his start and how he created outstanding outcomes in a tough year for real estate
by Alex Vidal Apr 10
Corcoran Affiliates' Anton: 'We're being true to who we are'
At the end of the day, despite differences from market to market, Anton told Inman that affiliates learned that they're more alike than different — particularly when it comes to serving their clients
Maybe the real estate market's not so screwed after all
As Trump's tariffs spark chaos and confusion in the broader economy, some analysts see an opening for real estate companies to outperform other sectors
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9