Curbio to pay $7.5M to settle Washington DC fraud lawsuit
The pre-sale home renovation company denied all allegations and said it decided to settle to focus on its path forward. Attorney General Brian Schwalb called it a win for consumers
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12
NAR accuser outlines new details in lawsuit alleging retaliation
Roshani Sheth filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors in June, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. A new filing offers more details
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12
Century 21 agent earns bronze for US Paralympics swim team
23-year-old Century 21 Scala Group agent Matt Torres shares his journey to the 2024 Paris Paralympics and the key to helping people with disabilities thrive
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
Compass Florida founding member Bobby Jones joins Douglas Elliman
After 9 years with Compass, Bobby Jones has joined Douglas Elliman as its executive director of luxury sales. Jones specializes in listing waterfront and luxury estates across South Florida
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
It’s time for an industry update. Embrace transparency for real
Opinion
The commission lawsuits are a wakeup call for real estate, new Inman contributor Mathew Speer writes. Now is the time to raise your standards and truly embrace transparency
by Mathew Speer Sep 12
Dwiggins-led franchisor NextHome settles commission suits
NextHome has more than 600 offices across the US but is perhaps best-known for CEO James Dwiggins, who has been a prominent commentator on antitrust litigation
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 11
Christie's International Real Estate welcomes Madrid affiliate
Led by luxury experts Hans Veenhuijsen and Olga García Hernández, the new office opens as more luxury buyers have shown interest in the city's market and as home prices have steadily grown
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 11
baby boomer couple
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