RE/MAX settles bombshell commission lawsuits for $55M
The deal resolves claims in both the Sitzer and Moehrl antitrust cases. The franchisor agreed to change its business practices, including 'no longer forcing homesellers to pay buyer’s agents'
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 18
Pushback on DEI progress ignores the business case for diversity
Opinion
Recent legal decisions have cast doubt on the value of DEI initiatives. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel outlines why they're more impactful than ever
5 ways to soothe your team's toughest growing pains
As COO of Livian at KW, here's what Erin McCormick Torres wishes she had known from Day 1 about the challenges of building a large organization
Mauricio Umansky's 7 best tips for new agents who want to thrive
Luxury clients have big-time expectations, and it's up to you to meet them. The Agency founder offers a prescription for overcoming obstacles and finding success
by Mauricio Umansky Sep 16
Commit to stellar service when you commit to these 4 pillar principles
In this 5-part series, real estate broker Nick Schlekeway provides proven principles to help agents build their businesses the right way
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 16
Compass adds new AI marketing tool to its tech platform
The new tool comes during a year of heightened interest in artificial intelligence. It'll help agents write listing descriptions, craft social media posts and more
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
Forget mega-agent recruiting. Recruit brokerages, instead
In their new book, WAV Group's George Slusser and Victor Lund outline the acceleration of mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy and offer a roadmap for successful mergers
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
Engel & Völkers CEO steps down as brokerage names successor
After 9 years as CEO, Sven Odia will step into the newly created role of president, with a focus on supporting the luxury brand's expansion into new markets
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
SPANX founder Sara Blakely's 5 keys to building lifelong success
During her keynote at Ben Kinney's BuiltHOW conference, SPANX founder Sara Blakely shared the keys to scaling a business while maintaining joy and creativity
by Marian McPherson Sep 14
Your personal branding blueprint and fall housing market update
New Inman Access now streaming! Tune in to watch Chelsea Peitz deep dive into the importance of creating a relatable personal brand, along with an update on what to expect with the fall market
by Claire Buzzanca Sep 14
Get to know these 'Selling the OC' agents in their own words
Opinion
Want the Real Tea on ‘Selling the OC’? We asked The O Group agents to share 3 things most people don't know about them. Here are the Netflix stars’ fun facts, along with personal pictures
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 14
Broker Spotlight: Todd Cutter, 2Costa Rica Real Estate
Learn how this Costa Rica brokerage founder used his experience as a travel professional to differentiate his real estate services
by Christy Murdock Sep 14
7 secrets to unlock the hidden potential in your luxury agents
Luxury adviser Chris Pollinger offers insight into casting a vision and inspiring luxury agents to reach their highest level of performance
by Chris Pollinger Sep 14
eXp Realty
The Bean Group is the first team to join eXp Realty via the brokerage's new Boost program, which provides financial incentives to independent recruits, according to an announcement Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
2023 fall outlook: A cooler season roiled by homebuyer-seller friction
Commissions will take a hit from the seasonal real estate transaction fall-off. But unlike last year, home price growth may gain steam, according to an Intel analysis of housing market projections
by Daniel Houston Sep 13
Lead the next era of real estate. Join us at Inman Connect New York
2024 begins here. ICNY is a beacon for savvy real estate pros in their quests for elevated education, technology and development. Let's celebrate excellence and challenge the status quo
by Laura Monroe Sep 13