Fathom Realty has more agents, fewer Q1 sales than a year ago
CEO Marco Fregenal says the flat-fee brokerage is making progress toward achieving 2024 goals despite seasonality and broader industry challenges driving a $5.9M Q1 net loss
by Matt Carter May 9
Judge approves Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements
The ruling by Judge Stephen R. Bough on Thursday resolves antitrust claims in the Sitzer | Burnett, Moehrl and Nosalek commission cases. However, it won't quash other existing suits from buyers
Here's who sank and who soared in Q1 2024 earnings
Real estate’s Q1 earnings are in. From CoStar’s revenue surge to Opendoor’s slump, we have all of the highs and lows
by Jessi Healey May 9
How diversity can enhance your growth and enrich your business
Diversity is the way of the future, writes The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. Here, he unpacks the advantages of intentionally building a diverse team for your clients, your agents and your business
by Mauricio Umansky May 9
Broker Spotlight: David Caskey, Caskey Real Estate Group
Learn how this Manhattan Beach broker brings client-first service and genuine care to his Southern California market
by Troy Palmquist May 9
10 tips for hosting standing-room-only office meetings
Want your agents to look forward to meetings? Broker Joseph Santini shares 5 tips for making your office meetings must-attend events (and 5 things to avoid at all costs)
by Joseph Santini May 9
Compass posts revenue spike and increases agent count in strong Q1
The real estate brokerage also managed to trim losses and achieved positive free cash flow for the first time ever in a first quarter, according to an earnings call Wednesday afternoon
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Former RE/MAX Northwest CEO moves Austin team to Compass
Matt van Winkle served as chief executive officer of RE/MAX Northwest from 2011 until 2022 and will now lead a Compass team
by Ben Verde May 8
Judge rejects homebuyer motion to block commission settlements
Plaintiffs in the commission suit known as Batton 1 had requested a temporary restraining order Wednesday to prevent final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements
Buyers seek surprise injunction to halt commission suit settlements
The plaintiffs in a suit known as Batton 1 have filed for a temporary restraining order preventing the final approval of the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements
How to ignore the legal drama and focus on the opportunity
Opinion
While you need to be aware of the changes going on in the industry, CEO Verl Workman writes, you also need to make sure to keep your focus on what you can control
by Verl Workman May 8
What if NAR went away? Examining the catastrophic potential
Opinion
Although it may seem righteous to dismantle the institution that NAR has built, brokerage founder Sean Frank writes, the collapse of NAR could mean the end of the industry as we know it
by Sean Frank May 8
Redfin rides momentum to Q1 revenue bump, beats expectations
Seattle-based Redfin's revenue increased 5% year over year to $225.5M — beating projections of $218.1M. Still, the company is struggling to control net losses, which grew nearly 10% from 2023
by Marian McPherson May 7
Leading Laguna Beach team returns to Compass from Coldwell
The Marcus Skenderian Real Estate Group is boomeranging back to Compass after 3 years away to launch its own brick-and-mortar office in Laguna Beach
Did NAR's buyer contract info clarify? Here's what you said
With questions of agency, agreements and compensation on the line, we asked you to let us know: Did NAR's clarification provide the insight you need? Here's what you had to say
by Inman May 7
Real Brokerage posts sharp uptick in revenue and agent count in Q1
The Real Brokerage reported revenue of $200.7M in the first quarter of 2024 as gross profit soared to $20.8M, according to Q1 earnings data released Tuesday morning
by Ben Verde May 7