Fathom Realty borrows $5M to accelerate growth plans
CEO Marco Fregenal says fresh capital in the form of convertible notes will help brokerage fast-track planned agent and transaction growth, with a focus on targeted walkovers and acquisitions
by Matt Carter Sep 27
REcolorado sold to private buyer, cutting ties with Realtor orgs
MAZL, LLC bought the nation’s 16th-largest MLS on Friday, buying shares from Denver Metro Association of Realtors and South Metro Denver Realtors Association
by Taylor Anderson Sep 27
'I'm back in it': Reality star Kendra Wilkinson returns to real estate
Douglas Elliman real estate agent and reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson has announced her return to real estate after taking a brief mental health break, 'People' magazine reported on Friday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 27
Clear Cooperation, paid leads, Serhant's S.MPLE: 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 Sep 27
Inman Power Wheels: The final showdown for best agent auto
All month long, you've been narrowing the field from an initial Sweet 16. Now it's time to decide which vehicle reigns supreme in our agent auto showdown: The Toyota 4Runner or BMW 5-Series
10 must-read real estate business books perfect for 2024
Ready to improve your knowledge and take on some new ideas? Marketing tech expert Stacie Kimberlain offers a list of essential books just right for the current market
by Stacie Kimberlain Sep 27
More than 1 in 6 houses sold in August were newly built: Economist
In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed's latest rate cut
by Jeff Tucker Sep 27
Kofi Nartey on the power of exclusivity and a luxury experience
High-end real estate authority Kofi Nartey offers tips from upscale brands like Louis Vuitton and the Ritz-Carlton on how luxury real estate agents can deliver exceptional client experiences
by Kofi Nartey Sep 27
Don't facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers
Don't discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability
by Lee Davenport Sep 27
Buyer-broker commissions remain mostly steady since Aug. 17: Survey
Business has largely continued as usual with 63% of agents reporting that sellers are 'frequently' covering buyer-broker commissions, according to a new Real Brokerage survey of 300 agents
by Marian McPherson Sep 26
Why Cord Shiflet avoids calling himself a Realtor 'like the plague'
'NAR is about to get a wake up call,' the Moreland Properties agent told Inman in an interview that touched on Austin's growing pains and NAR's future ahead of his talk at Connect Austin in October
by Taylor Anderson Sep 26
Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents' workflow
Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of 'pushing back against the settlements,' is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 26
'The fever has broken': Action steps for agents after rate cuts
A market where the fed funds rate is being cut instead of raised has historically been better for real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. It's time to be the source of information and professionalism
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 26
This hidden barrier is blocking you from achieving real estate success 
Excuses undermine your credibility and weaken your intentions, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to stop making excuses so you can maximize your professional performance
by Bernice Ross Sep 26
How to protect your data, devices and clients when on Wi-Fi
When you're on the go, and using public Wi-Fi, you can open yourself up to security breaches. Security expert Robert Siciliano offers best practices for protecting yourself and your information
by Robert Siciliano Sep 26
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance reveals 2024 top producers
Christa Huffstickler, the EZ Referral Network at Keller Williams Citywide and PorchLight Realty Group have topped the Alliance's LGBTQ+ Real Estate Top Producers list this year
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25