Lawsuits and leads: Here's 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 Mar 8
Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs' attorneys ask for a third of settlement payout
After 5 years and nearly 100K hours of work, the law firms are asking a federal court for $82M of the proposed settlements to be paid by Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX
15 Instagram accounts agents can learn from in 2024
Jimmy Burgess shares 15 agents, team leaders and trainers who can help you find the perfect mix of content to grow your Instagram channel
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 8
Empowering through empathy: The women's leadership advantage
By embracing and amplifying female voices, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, we can create a real estate industry that truly reflects the diversity and richness of the communities we serve
HomeStack is a mobile solution for today's agent: Tech Review
HomeStack is a build-as-you-go solution for independent brokerages to create powerful, consumer-facing apps
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 8
Mauricio Umansky's 4 tips for building strategic partnerships
In luxury real estate, Mauricio Umansky writes, partnerships can be powerful devices in your ever-evolving business toolkit
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 8
Curbio faces lawsuits, complaints from agents amid rapid growth
Some Realtors and the attorney general in Washington, D.C., have come forward with criticism of Curbio. Executives say the complaints represent a tiny fraction of the thousands it has helped
by Taylor Anderson Mar 7
Baird & Warner at center of latest commission lawsuit filed in Illinois
Two consumers filed the class-action suit in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Unlike similar cases, the latest seeks to represent buyers and sellers — and only names Baird & Warner as a defendant
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7
DelPrete: A new generation of brokerages is on the rise
It’s a transformative time in the industry, Mike DelPrete writes, and now is an opportunity to pause, step back, critically evaluate and use the moment to get smarter
by Mike DelPrete Mar 7
The Real Brokerage posts dramatic spike in revenue, agent count in Q4
Celebrating a decade in operation this year, the cloud-based brokerage saw revenue skyrocket by 89% in the fourth quarter and its agent count soar by 66%, according to earnings data on Thursday
by Ben Verde Mar 7
John Davis settles sex misconduct claims as contempt deadline looms
The former Keller Williams CEO no longer faces allegations of sexual misconduct, but Gary Keller, Josh Team and KW are asking the court to hold him in contempt. He has until Friday to respond
Broker Spotlight: Andrew Ellett, Engel & Völkers
Learn how this Atlanta native became a real estate force to be reckoned with in the wide open spaces of Idaho and Wyoming
by Christy Murdock Mar 7
7 strategies to master cross-platform marketing
Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger walks you through the steps to create a cohesive and integrated marketing strategy that leverages a variety of channels for more effective engagement
by Chris Pollinger Mar 7
Location, location, location? Price eclipses previous buyer priority
56% of consumers surveyed by Coldwell Banker said that price is the most important factor for them when choosing a home, casting doubt on the belief that location is everything
Elephant in the room: What execs revealed about commissions in Q4
In the wake of legal settlements in 2 of the largest commission lawsuits, RE/MAX and Anywhere illuminated their paths forward to investors in Q4 earnings calls. Intel reads the tea leaves
by Daniel Houston Mar 6
Howard Hanna dismissed from mother of all commission suits
Howard Hanna had been one of several defendants in a case known as Batton 2, which was brought by homebuyers and has a much larger scope than some better-known cases
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 6