Realty ONE Group, RE/MAX, Keller Williams rank on Franchise500 list
8 brokerages were honored on 'Entrepreneur' magazine's Franchise500 list. The 45-year-old list ranks the best franchises across several industries, including finance, technology and retail
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
Wendy Forsythe makes leap from brokerage world to coaching firm
The experienced real estate executive has led initiatives at Compass and Fathom Holdings. Now she'll be president of Chirag Shah Coaching
by Daniel Houston Feb 7
NAR president: The DOJ is a 'bigger problem' than $1.8B Sitzer verdict
In remarks made in Boston that were later posted online, new NAR President Kevin Sears declared business will change for Realtors — whether they embrace it or have it 'forced down our throats'
Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren't at the top
Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show
by Chris LeBarton Feb 7
Teach to learn, and take advantage of the 'orangutan effect'
Jay Papasan, author of 'The ONE Thing,' writes that if you want to learn something, teach it to anyone, even if it's just an orangutan
by Jay Papasan Feb 7
HomeServices wants US Supreme Court to weigh Sitzer | Burnett case
The franchisor filed a petition to the Supreme Court requesting the review of an earlier appeals court ruling barring it from enforcing arbitration agreements signed by seller clients
REX appeals latest court loss, aims to keep fighting Zillow
The company is appealing a recent ruling that rejected its request for a new trial. REX has been feuding with Zillow for years now
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 5
Corcoran reels back Marcus-Wells Team, more agents from Compass
In the ongoing tug-of-war for top agents, Corcoran Group has wrestled back 8 boomerang agents from Compass and recruited an additional 8 Compass agents to the New York City-based brand
24 of the best listing lead ideas for 2024
Listings remain the name of the game, and agents who have the systems and skills in place to list properties and create client relationships will win, author and coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Feb 5
36 real estate companies joined LeadingRE amid a whirlwind 2023
From Chisum Realty Group in New Mexico to Denovo Realty in Florida, the invitation-only business network added 14 US companies to its roster in addition to nearly 2 dozen from across the globe
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 5
A recovery in new listings is easy to miss — but it may be underway
Winter is always slow, but new listings have been trending toward normal levels in recent months, according to a new Intel analysis of US homes for sale. Lower rates may only speed up the process
by Daniel Houston Feb 5
How Jorge Guerra Jr. balances the art and science of real estate
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle talks to the Real Estate Sales Force CEO about how his background in medicine brings a unique analytical perspective to his business approach
by Brandon Doyle Feb 5
It's the little things, not the big things, that upend transactions
Troy Palmquist of eXp talks with bi-coastal broker and Inman contributor Cara Ameer about the lessons she's learned and what she'd share with agents now
by Troy Palmquist Feb 5
Keller Williams settled. What does NAR do now? The Download
In the wake of the $70M settlement by Keller Williams, NAR and HomeServices of America appear to be the ones left holding the bag. What happens next?
by Christy Murdock Feb 3
Redfin offers refund in exchange for buyer agency agreement
The new 'Sign and Save' program promises homebuyers a refund of 0.25% to 0.5% for signing a buyer agency agreement
by Ben Verde Feb 2
KW settles, Team moves on, NAR video reappears: Inman's 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 Feb 2