Howard Hanna expands with acquisitions in Ohio, South Carolina
The nation's largest family-owned brokerage adds new partnerships in Dayton, Ohio, and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Big Hill and The Alliance Group Realty joined Howard Hanna this week
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
Baird & Warner to unveil first rebrand in nearly 40 years
This refreshed brand identity includes a modernized look, comprehensive digital marketing platform and an expanded photography package for agents
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 30
Compass bucks tough market as revenue, agent count grow in Q3
The brokerage drove $1.5B in revenue — an 11.7% improvement over the same period in 2023, according to a third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday spanning July, August and September
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
EXp Realty updates agent revenue share model amid recruitment bid
Starting Nov. 1, eXp agents will have access to new revenue streams, especially those who reach the virtual brokerage's ICON status, eXp World Holdings CEO Glenn Sanford said at eXpcon Miami
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
Agent to the stars Tomer Fridman quietly leaves Compass
Fridman had been affiliated with Compass since 2017 and was a top producer. His departure was reportedly announced internally at the end of last week by Regional Vice President Parker Beatty
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty now powered by Rechat
Rechat markets itself as an 'experience management platform' for its library of tools that assist agents from lead initiation through deal completion — the entire transaction experience
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 30
Compass envisions recruitment opportunity in industry upheaval
Rory Golod, Compass' president of growth and communications, spoke to Inman about Clear Cooperation, commission settlements, franchising and much more
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
7 ways to keep agents engaged in Q4 and beyond
Love your agents, and have fun. It's Wisconsin broker Dawn Christiansen's secret to building a cohesive and engaged real estate team or brokerage
by Dawn Christiansen Oct 30
Compass releases 'reverse prospecting' marketing tool
The marketing tool provides insights and data on likely buyers who have engaged with properties listed by Compass agents. It may also help Compass' ongoing push against Clear Cooperation
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
Association-drafted forms protect consumers and members: CAR
Opinion
Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman
by Melanie Barker Oct 29
'Not done': Antitrust litigation in real estate is just warming up
In a recent webinar, Spencer Rascoff, James Dwiggins and Jack Miller discussed the future of commissions and why agents and brokers should pay attention to their legal risk
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 29
Winners of eXp Realty's eXpcon Hackathon announced
Juan Carlos Barreneche, Alex Kutsishin, Greg Parker, Serge Zahniy and Andrii Omelkovets of Florida claimed first place for their streamlined referral bidding platform
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 28
Scott Durkin terminated from Elliman days after Lorber's exit
Durkin's departure was announced in an SEC filing and came after reports emerged about the nature of Howard Lorber's recent retirement, which was allegedly pressured by the board
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
What support for Harris, Trump says about real estate clients: Intel
The latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey of 3,000 working US adults reveals how Trump and Harris supporters take unique approaches to buying and selling real estate in today's market
by Daniel Houston Oct 28
NAR is a perpetual-motion lawsuit magnet: The Download
A spate of recent lawsuits makes it clear the NAR's legal woes are far from over. Where do they (and you) go from here?
by Christy Murdock Oct 26
Another lawsuit, free leads, stubborn FSBO: Inman's Top 5
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 25