Defendant, plaintiffs in Nosalek commission case unite against DOJ
Defendant MLS PIN and plaintiffs Jennifer Nosalek, Randy Hirschorn and Tracey Hirschorn asked a district court judge for permission to respond to a statement of interest the DOJ filed in the case
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 28
Buyer agency contracts riddled with 'unfair' terms, CFA declares
The Consumer Federation of America, a watchdog group, examined 43 contracts from 37 states, most from state or local Realtor associations, and found practices it believes worthy of scrutiny
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 28
Energized by AI, brokerage leaders eye big tech spend in 2024: Triple-I
Nearly 70% of brokerage leaders who responded to the latest Inman Intel Index earlier this month expect to invest in technology in 2024, with many now saying artificial intelligence is top of mind
by Daniel Houston Feb 28
9 powerful leadership phrases that will transform your team
These 9 pivotal phrases, when articulated daily, can significantly enhance your leadership impact, consultant Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Feb 28
Leading Seattle broker leaves Best Choice Realty for Engel & Völkers
Alee Heidar is a rising star and was a top broker at The Agency Seattle in the past 2 years. Now he and his brother, Yama Heidar, have joined Engel & Völkers Kirkland
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 27
Redfin's focus on cost-cutting begins to pay off in Q4 earnings
Seattle-based Redfin's revenue declined 2% year-over-year for Q4 and 11% year-over-year for the full year. Still, the company saw improved gross margins and net losses
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
Compass lifts agent count in Q4 but falls short of positive cash flow
The fast-growing brokerage also suffered a net loss of $83.7M in the quarter, which was an improvement compared to the loss 1 year earlier
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 27
Mark Willis takes aim at Anywhere in 'State of the Company' remarks
In his first Family Reunion address since returning as CEO of Keller Williams last year, Mark Willis called on agents to rise up and topple Anywhere, the world's largest real estate franchisor
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
Survey supports Realtors' claims that commissions are negotiable
Only 31% of homebuyers or sellers try to negotiate a lower commission, but 64% of those who do succeed, LendingTree survey finds. However, most don't think sellers should pay buyer's agent
by Matt Carter Feb 27
Gary Keller says 'right now, real estate is in a recession'
Keller Williams co-founder Gary Keller said the Federal Reserve's inflation policy will continue to haunt the real estate industry in 2024, but there's still plenty of opportunity for agents to succeed
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
Redfin in crosshairs as new lawsuit targets buyer-broker commissions
California resident Andrea Freedlund is suing on behalf of homesellers who paid a buyer agent in the 4 years before Redfin announced it was leaving NAR, according to a suit filed in federal court
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
Star broker Jaime Richichi moves to Sotheby's International Realty
After 2 years at Compass, NYC-based real estate broker Jaime Richichi is moving to Sotheby's International Realty. Richichi has a lifetime sales volume of $100M
by Marian McPherson Feb 26
Extroverts beware: AI is giving real estate introverts the advantage
Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger helps you discover how AI is revolutionizing real estate marketing, empowering introverts to shine and reshaping professional dynamics
by Chris Pollinger Feb 26
Brokerages, lenders anticipate big recruitment push in 2024: Triple-I
Approximately 28% of brokerage leaders believe 'recruiting and retaining talent' will be their most challenging responsibility 1 year from now, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey
by Chris LeBarton Feb 26
'Do less, more': Mark Willis shares KW's bare-bones growth strategy
Ahead of his first Family Reunion since returning to Keller Williams as CEO, Mark Willis shared his excitement with Inman — and his call for a return to the basics amid a housing market in flux
by Marian McPherson Feb 26
How to host feel-good client events that fit every budget
The beauty of events is that your options are endless for creating an inspiring, authentic and meaningful way to connect, broker Pam Blair writes
by Pam Blair Feb 24