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54% of boomers who own their homes said they planned to live in them until they die, according to a new survey by Clever Real Estate
by Taylor Anderson Sep 11
Erin Sykes launches SYKES brokerage backed by Side
Having grown up in a family-owned construction business, the former Nest Seekers International chief economist always knew she wanted to run her own brokerage. Now, the timing is right
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Sotheby's International Realty launches '1 of 1' brand ad campaign
The campaign positions luxury homes sold under the Sotheby's International Realty banner as one-of-a-kind and the agents who represent them as 'curators of the unique,' the firm told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Leading BHHS Chicago team joins Sotheby's International Realty
The 4-person Klopas Stratton Team comes from BHHS Chicago, where it was most recently the top team in its office and the No. 6 medium team in Illinois by sales volume
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Corcoran debuts first franchise in Raleigh, North Carolina
Led and owned by Frank DeRonja, Corcoran DeRonja Real Estate brings 36 agents and several professional staff to the Corcoran brand, the firm told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Harrison Polsky talks data-driven sales, market trends
Principal of The Polsky Porpino Team shares his perspective on his sales strategy, AI, the upcoming election and his plans for Inman Connect Austin this October
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 10
How are these new commission rules improving transparency?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks how these new rules promote consumer transparency
by Summer Goralik Sep 10
Redfin Next expanding nationwide by the end of October
Seattle-based Redfin is taking its commission-based payment model nationwide on Oct. 27. Redfin Next enables agents to keep W-2 status and benefits while earning commission splits
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
Fathom shares bounce back on prospects for agent growth
Since hitting a June 21 low of $1.33, shares in the flat-fee real estate brokerage are up 125% as the company continues to add agents and pursue plans to expand operations to all 50 states
by Matt Carter Sep 9
Agents say business as usual since Aug. 17 — but signs of strain ahead
While most reported normal activity in the weeks after the commission rules took effect, some saw an uptick in listing clients refusing to pay buyers' fees, new Inman Intel Index results show
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
Tim Heyl on Homeward’s power buyer pivot in a high-rate cycle
The power buyer CEO also weighs in on whether traditional iBuyers will ever see their Goldilocks moment and turn a regular profit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9
NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download
They've been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation's highest court to enforce a previous settlement
by Christy Murdock Sep 7
Industry leader and brokerage founder Clark Halstead dies at 83
The real estate vet co-founded the Manhattan division of Sotheby's International Realty in the mid-1970s and co-founded Halstead Property with Diane Ramirez in the mid-1980s
Maryland- and Canada-based real estate teams join eXp Realty
The Bryce Hansen Team and The Maryland and Delaware Group of Long & Foster have officially joined eXp Realty, the brokerage announced
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 6
SCOTUS, Sitzer, stress: 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 Sep 6
Navigating economic turbulence to elevate your real estate career
Amid economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and significant stock market declines, real estate pros must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes
by Victoria Kennedy Sep 6