NAR membership dips as Realtors report closing fewer deals in 2023
NAR's 2024 Membership profile shows the impacts of a difficult market on real estate professionals — many of whom are contending with issues related to affordability and inventory
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 10
Andy Florance calls Realtor.com lawsuit 'PR stunt,' talks future
Florance says Realtor.com lawsuit against CoStar is a response to Homes.com surpassing it in web traffic and takes aim at Zillow
by Taylor Anderson Jul 10
5 easy ways to stay in your lane during a transaction
Stop trying to be all things to your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes. Focus on the things that fall within your purview and direct traffic as needed on your transactions
by Joseph Santini Jul 10
Here's why specialization matters for buyer's agents
Developing areas of specialization enhances service, efficiency, and effectiveness and results in greater professional success for both teams and individual agents, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Jul 10
No HomeServices deal yet, months after settlement announcement
The franchisor and plaintiffs offered different reasons for why HomeServices has yet to finalize its commission settlement agreement after announcing it had reached one for $250M in April
Here's the most unprofessional thing you've seen an agent do
On social media, on the phone or face-to-face, here are the agents who are putting their worst out into the world
by Inman Jul 9
Alexander brothers rape allegations draw scrutiny from FBI
Women who claim to be victims of the Alexander brothers, or witnesses to alleged assaults, have been approached by agents from an FBI task force, 'The Wall Street Journal' reported Tuesday
Lamacchia Realty buys Berkshire Dream Home in Massachusetts
The deal marks the 7th purchase in 12 months for Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty as it signals acquisitions across New England in 2025. ‘I want to triple that in the next 12,' CEO says
by Taylor Anderson Jul 9
Rapidly growing Real Brokerage surpasses 20K real estate agents
The publicly traded real estate brokerage reached the milestone on its 10th anniversary and set its sights on a closing-bell celebration at the Nasdaq exchange Tuesday afternoon
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 9
Embrace innovation in real estate: A call to action for industry leaders
The future of real estate lies in our industry's ability to innovate, adapt and align our brands with the evolving market landscape, PR and marketing expert Molly McKinley writes
by Molly McKinley Jul 9
Kevin Sears opens up about NAR, the DOJ and a hectic year of travel
In his 6 months as president, Sears has racked up time in Washington with the DOJ, focused on the trade organization's future and traveled — a lot. He shared his takeaways with Inman ahead of ICLV
by Taylor Anderson Jul 9
Local MLSs are doomed. The case for data consolidation in real estate
The thing holding many local MLSs in place is a desire for power and control rather than seeking the best for real estate agents and brokers, writes Mainframe Real Estate founder Sean Frank
by Sean Frank Jul 9
How I secured a Soho penthouse for clients after a 4-day search
In this luxury case study, learn how The Agency's Daniel Blatman overcame multiple offers and a short timeline to help his clients meet their goals
by Daniel Blatman Jul 9
5 tips for advertising rentals through portals and social media
RentRedi's Ryan Barone offers strategies for branding and marketing rental properties across a variety of digital platforms
by Ryan Barone Jul 9
Can you hear me now? Why your clients miss 50% of what you say
Less talk, and more listening. Inman contributing writer Rachael Hite shares the real reason your transactions turn topsy turvy — and why it has everything to do with what's lost in translation
by Rachael Hite Jul 8
Zoom in closer: 4 regional housing insights from the Inman Intel Index
Times are tough for nearly every real estate business. But different parts of the country report unique challenges and approaches, as illustrated by Intel’s monthly gauge of industry sentiment
by Daniel Houston Jul 8