Broker Spotlight: 24 shining leaders featured in 2024
Each week, we profile one managing broker or broker-owner in our Broker Spotlight column and feature it on our weekly Broker Edge newsletter. Here are 24 of our favorites from 2024
by Christy Murdock Dec 31
25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025
From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024's tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror
Top 24 advice, opinion articles of 2024, according to Inman readers
Through all of the commission suits and settlements, Inman contributors focused on providing tangible takeaways and critical insights. Here are the top 24 contributed articles of 2024
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 29
EXp World Holdings sells Virbela, the firm that made its virtual world
The sale, to Virbela's cofounders Alex Howland and Erik Hill, closed at the end of November. It comes at a time when virtual worlds and the metaverse have waned as a topic of excitement
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27
Moves and shakeups made 2024 a big year for real estate reality TV
The reality TV landscape saw some major shifts in 2024 as legacies departed the space and new strong players emerged. Here's a rundown of the highlights and what we're watching for in 2025
Coldwell Banker Warburg launches new office in Brooklyn
The firm's Dumbo outpost will feature a separate creative space for agents and brokers that will allow them access to resources for media production and personal branding, executives said
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 26
NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and 'simmering enemies'
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 26
Some amazing things happened to you last year: Pulse
It was a rough year for the real estate industry, but you focused on the positive and told us about something big that happened for you in 2024
by Inman Dec 26
With sales slow in 2024, proptech turned inward — and toward Zillow
Zillow stayed the course as it continued to develop its super app while real estate brokerages raced to adapt artificial intelligence and property managers benefitted from new rental software
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 24
It's not over yet: Where real estate antitrust litigation is going in 2025
The new year will bring appeals, buyer commission cases, fights over current National Association of Realtor policies and possible Department of Justice intervention, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 24
2025 real estate forecast: How to thrive during the slow season
With the right mindset, clear goals and a commitment to excellence, CEO Craig Tann writes, you can turn any challenge into a success story
by Craig Tann Dec 24
Brad Inman: The real estate industry is 'awash in change'
Founder Brad Inman looks back at the scandals and struggles of 2024 and ahead to greater transparency and accountability in 2025
by Brad Inman Dec 24
EXp Realty recruits The Quintin Group away from Keller Williams
Led by founder Jeff Quintin, The Quintin Group has departed Keller Williams for eXp Realty after 8 years with the Texas-based franchisor. The 15-agent team boasts a lifetime sales volume of $1B
by Marian McPherson Dec 23
Douglas Elliman of California and former escrow head settle lawsuits
The lawsuits between the brokerage company and Portfolio Escrow's Bill Grasska alleging kickbacks by high profile brokers, which were launched in October, are now resolved
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23
The rich get richer? How NAR’s deal is widening the commission gap
For most, the rise of negotiated compensation for buyer's agents hasn't dramatically pushed down commissions — yet. But new rules may be benefiting top performers, new Intel polling shows
by Daniel Houston Dec 23
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23