Realtor.com parent sues CoStar Group, claiming theft of portal data
‘Competitors should never be allowed to cheat and steal to get ahead,’ Move, Inc. attorneys claim in a new suit alleging an ex-Realtor.com employee maintained access to the data while at CoStar
by Taylor Anderson Jul 3
Keller Williams adds 4 new executives to its ranks
The new executives serve KW's commercial, coaching and philanthropy divisions. KW President and CEO Mark Willis said the new hires are committed to bolstering 'shared success and growth'
by Marian McPherson Jul 3
M&A executive jumps from Anywhere to Lamacchia Realty
Massoud Atallah joins New England-based brokerage that has its sights set on rapid expansion. ‘We are 100% on offense,’ Lamacchia told Inman in an interview
by Taylor Anderson Jul 3
2024 Inman Innovator Awards finalists unveiled ahead of ICLV
Awarded since 1998, the Inman Innovator Awards honor the thought leaders making new visions of real estate a reality. Winners will be announced live at Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug 1
by Inman Jul 3
How to assess — and transform — your business at every stage
New Inman contributor Russ Laggan shares a systematic approach to growth, so you can achieve success, fulfillment and a lasting legacy in the real estate industry — and beyond
by Russ Laggan Jul 3
Half of you have thought about making moves: Pulse
Whether it's joining a team for the first time or taking a call from a recruiter, many of our readers have considered making a move
by Inman Jul 3
Sellers appeal Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements
The homesellers object that the deals' payout is 'far too low' for the 'massive' number of injured parties and that franchisees should be required to implement practice changes
REColorado unveils interim CEO amid rocky ownership change
The MLS is separating from ties with Realtor organizations by selling to a newly formed private company. Broker Larry D. McGee will serve as interim CEO during the transition
by Taylor Anderson Jul 2
Listing agreement slammed as CFA resumes California Realtors probe
The second report by the Consumer Federation of America to focus on the California Association of Realtors in as many weeks examines the association's 7,000-word homeseller listing agreement
Kennedy Lewis makes $50M investment into Douglas Elliman
With the investment, Kennedy Lewis co-founder and Co-Managing Partner David Chene will join Douglas Elliman's board. Douglas Elliman also released preliminary Q2 2024 financial results
12 potential pivot points for buyers planning to represent themselves
Bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer says these thoughtful points can pivot DIY buyer prospects into loyal lifelong clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 2
DOJ has close eye on settlement workarounds, NAR President says
In a statement sent to NAR members, Kevin Sears confirmed executives of the trade organization met with Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter last week to discuss settlement updates
by Taylor Anderson Jul 2
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'Owning Manhattan,' focused on Ryan Serhant’s eponymous NYC brokerage, premiered on Netflix Friday. Get to know the big personalities who make up the cast
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 2
Get ready for the dawning of a golden age of MLSs
Opinion
Is it time to abandon ship or time to double-down on what's great about MLSs? MLS tech expert Bill Fowler writes that the answer lies in your vision and ability to act proactively and decisively
by Bill Fowler Jul 2
Will your chatbot get you canceled? 10 AI questions to ask
Fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport shares 10 questions to ask before adopting an AI-based chatbot or consumer-facing platform for your real estate business
by Lee Davenport Jul 2
Proper Rate taps mortgage veteran Chris Knapp as new president
Before executive roles at CrossCountry Mortgage, Draper and Kramer, and Wintrust, Knapp spent more than a decade as a loan originator and executive at Guaranteed Rate
by Matt Carter Jul 1