SERHANT. Technologies raises $45M in first equity funding round
Led by Camber Creek with Left Lane Capital, the funding will further develop the S.MPLE platform while scaling SERHANT.'s brokerage, edtech, content creation and media production services
Compass, Zillow and Real: A closer look at 3 winning real estate runs
This week Intel explores the financial data behind 3 real estate companies that thrilled investors amid a stagnant market that stymied the competition: Compass, Zillow and The Real Brokerage
by Daniel Houston Dec 2
How to safeguard your business reputation from misinformation
Security expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to identify and protect yourself from misinformation, ensuring you're prepared to navigate today's intricate information ecosystem
by Robert Siciliano Dec 2
Final approval, DOJ warnings, pressing questions: Inman 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 Nov 30
Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane: How big is your 'trust fund?'
Know, like and trust should be watchwords for real estate agents. Coldwell Banker's Kamini Lane offers insight into developing the trust that matters most to clients and colleagues
by Kamini Lane Nov 30
How to avoid these 12 costly business traps
Building a real estate business? Bernice Ross offers the lowdown on these traps and pitfalls that can undermine your best-laid plans
by Bernice Ross Nov 29
As NAR settlement wins approval, Batton II commission lawsuit grows
Twenty-two homebuyers across 19 states were added to the list of plaintiffs in the Batton case Tuesday while eXp continued to push for a delay in a separate commission case known as Gibson
by Taylor Anderson Nov 27
RE/MAX scores recruiting victories in Arizona, Indiana
A team in Tuscon will now become a franchise known as RE/MAX Horizon, while an ERA franchise in Indiana is rebranding to RE/MAX First Integrity
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
NAR's commission settlement has been approved. But is it really over?
Opinion
Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions
by Tanya Monestier Nov 27
KW nabs high-performing Bay Area Compass team
The Shee Group has done $114.6M in volume so far this year. The team, led by Renna Shee, has affiliated with a KW market center in Cupertino, California
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
Texas broker latest to file suit over NAR's divisive 3-way agreement
Luz de Amor Eytalis took aim at rules that require ‘forced memberships’ in local, state and national Realtor associations in order to access her local multiple listing service
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26
NAR's settlement is up for final approval. Here's why that matters
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement became an inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in memory. A judge is expected to approve the deal Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
Buyer-broker agreement may limit how brokers compete, DOJ warns
Ahead of a final Nov. 26 approval hearing on NAR's proposed class-action settlement, DOJ lawyers narrowed in on a provision requiring written agreements between buyers and agents before tours
by Taylor Anderson Nov 25
The Agency launches EastWest Abstract with Langdon Title
The newly launched affiliated title agency will streamline closings and increase efficiency for The Agency's New York-based clients and agents, the brokerage told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 25
The big players sneakily winning the sluggish 2024 housing market
This year has been tough on real estate. But investors think several major companies have done enough to boost their standing — and box out key competitors
by Daniel Houston Nov 25
How 'secret' home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download
Minnesota's AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty
by Christy Murdock Nov 23