How diversity can enhance your growth and enrich your business
Diversity is the way of the future, writes The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. Here, he unpacks the advantages of intentionally building a diverse team for your clients, your agents and your business
by Mauricio Umansky May 9
Compass posts revenue spike and increases agent count in strong Q1
The real estate brokerage also managed to trim losses and achieved positive free cash flow for the first time ever in a first quarter, according to an earnings call Wednesday afternoon
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Former RE/MAX Northwest CEO moves Austin team to Compass
Matt van Winkle served as chief executive officer of RE/MAX Northwest from 2011 until 2022 and will now lead a Compass team
by Ben Verde May 8
How to ignore the legal drama and focus on the opportunity
Opinion
While you need to be aware of the changes going on in the industry, CEO Verl Workman writes, you also need to make sure to keep your focus on what you can control
by Verl Workman May 8
What if NAR went away? Examining the catastrophic potential
Opinion
Although it may seem righteous to dismantle the institution that NAR has built, brokerage founder Sean Frank writes, the collapse of NAR could mean the end of the industry as we know it
by Sean Frank May 8
Leading Laguna Beach team returns to Compass from Coldwell
The Marcus Skenderian Real Estate Group is boomeranging back to Compass after 3 years away to launch its own brick-and-mortar office in Laguna Beach
Did NAR's buyer contract info clarify? Here's what you said
With questions of agency, agreements and compensation on the line, we asked you to let us know: Did NAR's clarification provide the insight you need? Here's what you had to say
by Inman May 7
Real Brokerage posts sharp uptick in revenue and agent count in Q1
The Real Brokerage reported revenue of $200.7M in the first quarter of 2024 as gross profit soared to $20.8M, according to Q1 earnings data released Tuesday morning
by Ben Verde May 7
Fathom sells Dagley Insurance subsidiary back to founder
The sales proceeds of $15M will strengthen the company's financial position and support growth initiatives, Fathom Realty parent company said Monday of its latest move to shore up finances
by Matt Carter May 7
3 ways to diversify your real estate investment portfolio
Whether it’s REITs, international markets, self-storage or residential rentals, Victoria Kennedy writes, each component adds a layer of security and opportunity to your strategy
by Victoria Kennedy May 7
How to create content that connects you to your community
Stop trying to generate leads, new Inman contributor Lauren Harris writes. Start creating a community with the power of content creation that speaks to the neighborhoods you serve
by Lauren Harris May 7
10 answers to the questions confused buyers are asking now
Realtors and buyers are both confused right now, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. To help buyers sort out the mess, here are our top 10 answers for buyer questions
by Carl Medford May 7
Redfin to pay $9.25M to settle commission lawsuits
Compass, The Real Brokerage, Realty One Group, At World Properties and Douglas Elliman have reached agreements in the case, and the court has preliminarily approved those settlements
by Taylor Anderson May 6
NAR President fields questions at midyear: 'Everything's on the table'
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday, National Association of Realtors President Kevin Sears spontaneously fielded questions about the trade group's proposed antitrust settlement
Intel Broker’s Guide: When a seller won't foot the buyer's agent bill
Powered by the latest polling results from the Inman Intel Index, this wide-ranging guide explores how brokerages are steeling themselves for a new type of client: the buyer's-fee-evading seller
by Daniel Houston May 6
Revamp your business plan and have your best summer ever
Although we like to create goals and strategies near the end of the year, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, there’s no time like now to benefit from a comprehensive business plan