Attorney lays out how real estate can survive the commission suits
At Inman Connect, Ed Zorn proposed mandating buyer representation agreements, killing the MLS compensation field, adding a concession field, and creating a fund to pay out settlements
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26
Tale of 2 housing markets will linger into 2024, Zonda economist warns
With listings still in short supply, homebuyers are 'dealing with an affordability shock' and new homes will play an outsize role in housing markets, Zonda Chief Economist Ali Wolf said at ICNY
by Matt Carter Jan 26
Video content is hard. Just Ask the Agent: Tech Review
Ask the Agent is a web-based video production suite designed to help agents create short-form video resources
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 26
SAEZFROMM team joins Douglas Elliman from Corcoran
Since 2013, the team has sold more than $800M in transactions. They were drawn to Douglas Elliman for its company culture and opportunities in new development
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Commercial deals offer a new post-Sitzer compensation model
Want to get paid? Start studying up on how US commercial commissions are negotiated. That's where the residential side of real estate is headed, 4 experts argued at Inman Connect New York
by Daniel Houston Jan 25
Brokerages must focus on culture, community, connection in 2024
Leaders from Sotheby's International Realty, Compass and Douglas Elliman shared how luxury clients are responding to the market and how their brokerages uniquely support agents
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin comes out in favor of Homes.com
On Thursday, in conversation with Brad Inman at ICNY, Reffkin weighed in on the portal wars, predicted an improved market in 2024, and revealed he takes public transit around New York
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 25
We’re on the cusp of something big: Zillow's Samuelson on AI
Although who's responsible for the absence of a true end-to-end remains up for debate, 4 real estate and proptech executives found common ground on the fact that AI is 'what's next' for the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 25
Broker Spotlight: Bret Snyder, Engel & Völkers
Find out how this Montana broker leads with competence, intention and by prioritizing strong relationships and mentoring
by Christy Murdock Jan 25
Competition for spring listings will be fierce and starts ... NOW
Realtor.com data shared at Inman Connect suggests there will only be 3 listings per agent in 2024 and that sellers who want to close a deal in April are already looking for representation
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Agents should do what they're good at, delegate the rest
Jill Biggs and Sean Soderstrom argued Wednesday at Inman Connect New York that leaders have to learn to find their specialties — and to delegate
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Anywhere CEO touts 'protection' from commission suit chaos
Ryan Schneider celebrated his company's settlements in several high-profile commission cases while on stage at inman Connect New York
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Tracking the housing recovery? These 12 dates offer crucial clues
Intel is highlighting the most important data releases and events slated for each month of 2024 in an effort to help industry observers follow the arc of residential real estate's rebound this year
by Chris LeBarton Jan 24
Differing opinions on housing markets an opportunity for agents
Fact-based marketing gives agents confidence that they understand what's happening in their market and the courage to have a conversation about home prices
by Matt Carter Jan 23
James Dwiggins
James Dwiggins argued at Inman Connect New York that commission lawsuits and pressure from the feds is going to bring about change in the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Kirsten Jordan: Learn to let go to regain control of your life
The 'Million Dollar Listing New York' star had to develop a 3-rule system to keep it all together after being cast on the Bravo show. One of her key tenets? Learning to say no
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23