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 15
Ahead of the National Association of Realtors' commission settlements Friday, some agents are reevaluating their memberships and considering the American Real Estate Association instead
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
NAR would agree not to create rules that allow listing agents to set compensation for buyer brokers as part of the settlement. HomeServices of America not included in the deal
by Taylor Anderson Mar 15
Earlier this year, 2 dog attacks just weeks apart highlighted the danger agents face. Before you knock, safety trainer Tracey Hawkins says you need a safety plan
by Tracey Hawkins Mar 15
Learn how Jackson Hole, Wyoming, luxury broker Latham Jenkins put together a marketing narrative that achieved extraordinary results
by Latham Jenkins Mar 15
Finding harmony between tradition and innovation in luxury real estate, Mauricio Umansky writes, is about tapping into time honored practices while leaving room for improvisation and creativity
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 15
Broker-owner Karen Shanahan Garrett writes that women in real estate have a role to play in filling the leadership and communication vacuum that currently exists in the industry
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance launched an anti-LGBTQ bill tracker on Thursday as part of the Alliance's plan to make NAR and its lobbying arm, RPAC, stop funding anti-LGBTQ legislators
by Marian McPherson Mar 14
Fathom posted a $24M annual loss during a Q4 and 2023 earnings call Thursday afternoon, with executives saying the brokerage's transaction volume dropped less than the industry overall
by Matt Carter Mar 14
Mortgage rates rise for the fourth day in a row, pushing back through 7% as more worrisome inflation data puts to rest any lingering hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut this spring
by Matt Carter Mar 14
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210M for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns
by Ben Verde Mar 14
Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 14
Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons seeks to overturn rulings awarding Shauncy Claud nearly $1M after a court found the firm wrongfully fired her for filing a discrimination complaint
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 14
Learn how a generous friend helped this award-winning Arkansas broker launch her epic 25-year career in real estate
by Christy Murdock Mar 14
Are you willing to 'peel the orange' for your clients? This viral TikTok trend has trainer Rachael Hite asking you to evaluate your brand and its appeal to consumers
by Rachael Hite Mar 14