More agents plan to switch brokerages in the coming year
Thirty-nine percent of agents plan to switch brokerages in 2024, according to Coldwell Banker Real Estate's latest survey, citing favorable commission structures and strong lead gen systems
by Marian McPherson May 1
Coldwell Banker icon Ralph Burnet receives final farewell
Coldwell Banker icon Ralph Burnet died on March 19, after a lengthy battle against kidney disease. Longtime friend and colleague Matt Baker reflects on his legacy
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
Coldwell wins St. Louis agent Laura MacDonald back from Compass
MacDonald is the latest agent to boomerang back from a previous brokerage amid intense competition. In 2023, while an agent at Compass, she closed approximately $20M in sales volume
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Recruiting War '24: For brokerages, headhunt pivots to cream of crop
Agent headcount — once a ubiquitous barometer of brokerage success — has faded, interviews and new Inman Intel Index results reveal. Instead, focus has shifted to 'the better and best agents'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Recruiting War '24: Agents field new offers constantly, Intel finds
A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it's now an unavoidable aspect of the job
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Leo Pareja tapped as eXp Realty's new CEO, relieving Glenn Sanford
Pareja, who joined eXp Realty in 2022, previously served as its chief strategy officer. Founder Glenn Sanford will remain with the firm as CEO of parent company eXp World Holdings
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
Agents brace for impact: A future with more unrepresented buyers
Some think the National Association of Realtors' $418M settlement will prompt more homebuyers to transact without agents. Inman asked industry professionals how they'll handle that situation
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
Location, location, location? Price eclipses previous buyer priority
56% of consumers surveyed by Coldwell Banker said that price is the most important factor for them when choosing a home, casting doubt on the belief that location is everything
Top Bay Area team boomerangs back to Compass from Side
Mollie Poe and Declan Hickey were founding members of Compass San Francisco before leaving in 2020. Now, they're bringing 4 additional team members back to Compass with them
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
Watson Salari Group makes it Official, leaves Coldwell Banker
Teammates Brent Watson and Marco Salari will become founding agents for Official in Los Angeles. The team has closed more than $2.75B in career sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31
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
ICNY 2024: Live updates from Inman Connect New York
Inman Connect New York is underway this week in midtown Manhattan. We'll share the hot gossip from the floor. Check back early and often for news, views, announcements, schedules and more
by Inman Jan 23
New Jersey's TheONE94Group joins Coldwell Banker Realty
TheONE94Group has joined Coldwell Banker Realty's Ridgewood, New Jersey, office. The 20-person team has a lifetime sales volume of more than $80M
by Marian McPherson Jan 12
As recruiting wars heat up, Coldwell Banker nabs Texas indie
The Tate Property Group joins Coldwell Banker as the recruiting of rockstar agents and teams remains one of the low-key most important trends in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 5
49% of agents sold either 1 home or none at all in the past year: CFA
Agent 'glut' means part-timers are now the majority, leading to 'widespread incompetence and pressure to maintain high commission rates,' according to the Consumer Federation of America