Should I stay or should I go? A zero-fee touring agreement dilemma
Compliance expert Summer Goralik talks with Professor Tanya Monestier about zero-fee touring agreements. Are they an attempted workaround of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement?
by Summer Goralik Feb 25
25 Slack smarter productivity tips for real estate agents
Want to do more, communicate better and stay organized? Slack can do it all. Here's how to maximize its effectiveness for your business
by Christy Murdock Feb 25
19 skills every real estate agent will need in the next 5 years
The next 5 years, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes, will separate the real players from the ones who are just dabbling in real estate
by Chris Pollinger Feb 25
Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M
Franchisees donated $2.6M to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141M. Easterseals helps people with limited mobility and health challenges live more independent lives
by Marian McPherson Feb 24
Kevin Van Eck now principal at startup advisory Maverix
'His ability to identify and implement technology fills an immediate need in proptech right now': Maverix founder Jeff Kennedy on Kevin Van Eck
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 24
How to break the business-killing, stop-and-start 'deadly cycle'
With the right mindset and consistent lead gen, broker Nick Schlekeway writes, you can break out of the stop-and-start pattern and build a business that grows steadily over time
by Nick Schlekeway Feb 24
Top producers avoiding bad real estate agent habits
Ready to change your life and your business? It starts, Jimmy Burgess writes, with changing the negative patterns you've fallen into
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 23
Cobble Hill townhouse lands $13M sale record — sorry, no parking
The renovated 5,200 square foot brownstone has become the priciest townhouse without parking to have ever sold in Cobble Hill. Abigail Palanca and Ryan Serhant of SERHANT. repped the listing
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 21
Gary Keller's bleak 2025 housing market forecast: The Download
This week at Keller Williams' Family Reunion, Gary Keller forecast significant market headwinds in 2025. How can you prepare — and flourish — no matter what happens next?
by Christy Murdock Feb 21
Gary Keller, Leo Pareja, Robert Reffkin: 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 21
RE/MAX turns $5.8M profit in Q4 despite 10th straight revenue dip
A drop in expenses was enough to offset falling revenue from franchise fees and annual dues that make up about 70% of RE/MAX's revenue, the company said on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 21
EXp Q4 earnings mixed as revenue ticks up but agent count falls
The virtual brokerage ended 2024 with 82,980 agents — a 5% drop compared to the previous year, according to Q4 earnings data. EXp also posted $1.1B in revenue in the final 3 months of last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
The ultimate guide to grammar, syntax and real estate writing
From using ChatGPT to enhance your writing to avoiding simple errors, this guide is designed to help you target your most common mistakes and make your writing more effective
by Christy Murdock Feb 20
Crye-Leike brokerages are all 1 entity, Gibson plaintiffs tell court
In a new legal filing, homeseller plaintiffs in a commission lawsuit in Missouri dispute Crye-Leike’s claim that its six brokerages are separate and covered by NAR settlement
by Taylor Anderson Feb 20
10 ways brokers can elevate their agent recruiting game
Get passionate and intentional about real estate recruiting, and see what a difference it makes in your real estate business, ERA's Alex Vidal writes
by Alex Vidal Feb 20
Compass snaps up major Washington DC luxury brokerage
Washington Fine Properties operates in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia and has about 150 agents. The company's leadership team will remain in place after joining Compass
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20