The most-read news stories of 2019
Amazon tiny homes, the bombshell buyer's broker commission lawsuits and all things Keller Williams were top of mind for Inman readers in 2019
by Inman Dec 20
EXp Realty brings iBuyer platform to 12 more states, eyeing all 50
The capital-light iBuyer is scaling quickly, after launching in October
by Patrick Kearns Dec 18
JPAR is giving agents a cut of a new mortgage venture
The new business, created in a partnership with Avenu, allows agents to buy into a piece of the profits generated through a mortgage platform
by Patrick Kearns Dec 17
It takes two: Real estate duos divulge their secrets (Part 2)
In the words of Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston, 'One can have a dream, baby. Two can make that dream so real'
by Marian McPherson Nov 19
Redfin up, recruitment down: 3Q19's big winners and losers
How did Zillow, eXp Realty, Realogy and homebuyers themselves fare during third-quarter earnings this week?
by Marian McPherson Nov 8
EXp World Holdings posts major revenue gain, losses narrow
The parent company of eXp Realty beat the consensus estimate, posting a net loss of $0.03 per share and revenue of $282M
by Patrick Kearns Nov 6
Doctor medicine health care
The brokerage is partnering with Clearwater Benefits, a Texas-based insurance startup for independent contractors
by Patrick Kearns Nov 4
What real estate executives think of NAR's pocket listing policy
One CEO said NAR's policy 'levels the playing field,' but others expressed skepticism at a one-size-fits-all solution
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
EXp Realty names new CEO, Glenn Sanford stays atop parent company
Jason Gesing will oversee brokerage operations for eXp Realty while founder Glenn Sanford will focus on the overall parent company
by Patrick Kearns Oct 24
Invasion of the iSquatters: What happens when iBuyer self-tours go wrong?
Some iBuyers have drawn tech-savvy squatters who gain access to homes through company apps in a bid to find shelter or abuse drugs
175-agent Miami brokerage affiliates with eXp Realty
Kurz Real Estate CEO David Kurz hopes the move will 'empower agents with the ability to build economic freedom for themselves'
by Patrick Kearns Oct 14
EXp Realty agent axed over offensive mayoral election ad
EXp managing broker Craig Schaid posted an ad offering to sell homes for residents upset with the election of Montgomery’s first black mayor
by Marian McPherson Oct 11
EXp Realty celebrates 10-year anniversary, begins new charity
EXp Realty also crossed the 23,000-agent threshold this week
by Patrick Kearns Oct 4
EXp World Holdings taps Zillow's RJ Jones as executive vice president
Jones, who once served as an officer in the U.S. Army, will be in charge of investor relations and financial planning
EXp launches its own instant offer platform
The proprietary tech platform will connect sellers with institutional investors for a quick-close, all-cash offer, as well as show the buyer what the home might fetch on the market
by Patrick Kearns Oct 3