NAR wrote a big fat check to the settlement fund: The Download
The National Association of Realtors made the first big payment toward its $418M settlement. Where exactly are the funds coming from?
by Christy Murdock Mar 1
New lawsuit accuses Howard Lorber of enabling the Alexanders
Douglas Elliman and its former CEO should have known about the alleged string of drugging and sexual assaults by Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon Alexander, according to the suit
by Taylor Anderson Feb 28
Bad habits, bleak forecasts, no crashes: Inman 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 Feb 28
Compass One puts clients at true north: Tech Review
Application is an intuitive and lightweight method by which to manage multiple relationships in a single setting
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28
Rocket Homes off the hook as Trump's CFPB drops lawsuits
Dec. 23 RESPA complaint that accused Rocket Homes of favoring real estate agents who steered clients to Rocket Mortgage is dismissed 'without prejudice' by the CFPB's new leadership
by Matt Carter Feb 27
Broker Spotlight: Bill Favre, @properties La Crosse
Learn how this broker-owner has experienced success as solo agent, leader of a high-performing team and co-owner, launching a brokerage that now holds the No. 1 market share
by Christy Murdock Feb 27
Rentals, tech and efficiency drive real estate’s Q4 earnings
Companies doubling down on rentals, AI and streamlined operations pulled ahead, while others struggled with agent attrition and slowing sales
by Jessi Healey Feb 27
Century 21 North East expands in Boston with Century 21 Celli
With this acquisition, Century 21 North East aims to strengthen its position in the real estate market by broadening its reach and enhancing the value it provides to clients
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 27
Matterport lost $256M in 2024 as it continued scaling before merger
Total revenue was $169.7M, up 8% compared to a year earlier, boosted by its 1.2 million subscribers as the company bolstered its ongoing revenue streams
by Taylor Anderson Feb 27
Brokers want Michigan to split MLS access from Realtor membership
The Hardy plaintiffs clapped back at NAR in court on Friday, noting agents and brokers in California, Florida and Georgia can join the MLS without having to support Realtor associations
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
Why client disclosures, not MLS mandates, serve homeowners best
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates
by Robert Reffkin Feb 27
4 keys to maintain healthy communication with clients, teams
Communication doesn't have to be fancy, team lead Carl Medford writes, but it does need to be proactive. Find out how to reach out more often
by Carl Medford Feb 27
RE/MAX announces ‘digital-first’ RE/BRAND of iconic logo
Company drops name from its iconic balloon logo, streamlines RE/MAX wordmark to give agents more flexibility with focus on modernizing the brand
by Taylor Anderson Feb 26
Maverick Systems expands reach of recruiting data
The software company launched a year ago with the intent to help industry leaders better predict when agents might leave their office and who to target from market competitors
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 26
HGTV star Kortney Wilson joins eXp Realty in Nashville
At eXp Realty, Kortney Wilson will specialize in luxury properties, staging, relocation, new construction and vacation homes in Nashville, Tennessee
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 26
RE/MAX agrees to pay $5.5M to settle Canadian commission suit
The company agreed to unspecified business practice changes and to make the payment to move forward from the commission lawsuits in Canada, which largely mirrored those filed in the US
by Taylor Anderson Feb 26