'Danger Report' sequel lays out 20 'opportunities' for real estate
The Opportunity Report calls for NAR to regain the trust of its members by making political advocacy its central mission, sunsetting the 3-way agreement and reforming its governance
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 23
Douglas Elliman CEO Howard Lorber announces retirement
Lorber had served as chairman since 2003 but in the months leading up to his retirement faced scrutiny following a pattern of financial losses and the Alexander brothers scandal
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22
Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason
Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Premier Sotheby's brings on Long & Foster vet as president
Jackie Thiel spent most of her 30-plus-year career with Long & Foster. Now, she will oversee day-to-day brokerage operations of 1,400 agents across 40 offices in Florida and North Carolina
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22
Brokers, you're accountable for your agents' behavior
With more supervision layers required due to NAR's settlement, consider these tasks, policy ideas and suggestions when updating your systems, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Oct 22
Century 21 strengthens presence in Las Vegas with 1st Priority Realty
Specializing in residential and commercial real estate in Las Vegas and Henderson, including luxury and investment properties, Duc Lu brings 19 years of expertise to the Century 21 network
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 21
Homie
Lawyers for NAR, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX, Anywhere and HSF Affiliates denied claims of a conspiracy to inflate commissions, arguing that Homie would have benefitted from the plot
by Taylor Anderson Oct 21
A house divided? 2024 election tests the agent-client bond: Intel
Business goes on mostly undisturbed. But a survey of hundreds of agents and brokers suggests the real estate industry is facing more thorny situations amid a contentious 2024 election
by Daniel Houston Oct 21
financial fitness, money, finances, workout
Maintaining a healthy cash flow, controlling debt, building an emergency fund, planning for taxes and retirement — Julia Lashay Israel offers the gut check every business needs
Majority of sellers know they aren't on hook for buyer commission: Poll
In a nationwide Inman-Dig Insight poll of active homebuyers, fewer than 5% of shoppers now listing their current home said they didn't realize that they could decline to pay buyer-side commissions
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Beverly Hills-based The Agency tips hat to latest Dallas recruits
Led by Megan and Damon Williamson, The Agency's rapidly growing Dallas office most recently onboarded lux agents Courtney Michalek of Compass and Andrea Childress of Monument Realty
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
Clear Cooperation, NAR, SCOTUS: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
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 Oct 18
Broker Spotlight: Gretchen Coley, Compass North Carolina
Find out how this Raleigh, North Carolina, broker leans on relationships and mentoring to differentiate her service and create genuine connections
by Christy Murdock Oct 17
'Maniacal focus:' How Christie's Real Estate thrives amid change
CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie's strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17
Ben Kinney's 10 keys for being an amazing partner
While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don't sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals
by Carl Medford Oct 17
Top 10 reasons agents will leave you in the next few months
Rather than non-stop recruiting, put more time into retaining the agents you already have, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here's how to hold onto them
by Joseph Santini Oct 17