12 ways to build strong lender partnerships for happier clients
Clever CEO Luke Babich writes that partnering with well-qualified lenders helps you help your clients, build your brand and add value to every real estate transaction
by Luke Babich Jun 26
Here's the best advice you've heard (so far) in 2024: Pulse
Here are the words of wisdom you've heard lately from friends, colleagues, mentors and coaches
by Inman Jun 26
Watchdog group takes aim at California buyer rep agreements
New report shines light on buyer representation agreements as brokerages and Realtor organizations move to update forms and comply with legal settlements this summer
by Taylor Anderson Jun 25
Mother-son duo decamps from CB to Side-powered boutique
California-based Peg King and Jeremy King, who did $45M in volume last year, are joining LivXplore Real Estate & Lifestyle
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Coldwell Banker tops off wine country recruiting with new team
The Sonoma County-based Prosper Team brings 5 agents to Coldwell Banker — and joins the brand just days after another high-performing industry pro made a similar move
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
An ABR instructor's guide to buyer agreements and commissions
Not sure what to say to buyers and sellers about the way compensation works today? Bernice Ross offers insights from Accredited Buyer Representative instructor Rhonda Hamilton
by Bernice Ross Jun 25
Meet the companies offering commission-sharing workarounds
NAR's landmark settlement bars sellers' agents from offering commissions to buyers' agents in the MLS. A batch of new companies are stepping in to fill the void
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
National Homeownership Month is a good time to celebrate service
Whether you're working with first-time homebuyers or helping seniors stay in their homes, the way that you support homeownership matters, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman
by Teresa Boardman Jun 25
DOJ urges court to overturn judgment in REX v. Zillow
'The judge's decision created a loophole that could allow associations to sidestep antitrust scrutiny by cloaking restrictive rules as optional,' the DOJ's filing states
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Intel Broker’s Guide: How to pry recruits from indies, franchises
It's tough to recruit from franchises, but that's where opportunity may lie, according to an analysis of Intel responses from 610 agents. Intel helps craft the right pitch to draw agents mulling a pivot
by Daniel Houston Jun 24
$25M real estate team RR Galaxy joins Keller Williams in Naperville
Naperville, Illinois-based team RR Galaxy has joined Keller Williams, it was announced Friday. The 4-person team has closed more than $74 million in sales over the past 2 years, executives said
by Marian McPherson Jun 21
StackWrap makes sense of your tech-stack: Tech Review
Indie broker Max Fitzgerald built this app to be the top layer of brokerage tech stack, enabling better organization, access and understanding of its most-used tools
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 21
Coldwell Banker bottles up top-producing wine country agent
Sonoma County-based Rob Sullivan most recently worked at Vanguard Properties and spent several years at Coldwell Banker before that
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight
Industry leaders see the lawsuits as 1 of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
DOJ, NAR, counting down: 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 Jun 21
SentriLock partners with Direct Offer to provide DO AudioTour tools
The deal will put DO AudioTour tools into the hands of more than 500,000 subscribers, allowing agents to deliver market insights and listings to consumers, executives announced Thursday
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 21