Consumer watchdog view of compensation 'has no basis'
Opinion
The Consumer Federation of America believes transaction brokerage compensation should be lower. According to this bicoastal broker, here's why that's just plain wrong
by Cara Ameer Mar 1
Watchdog report misrepresents transaction brokerage, Florida broker says
Opinion
The Consumer Federation of America criticizes transaction brokerage in Florida. Here's why this Florida-California broker says it's way off
by Cara Ameer Feb 28
Lesson Learned: Don't be afraid to pick up the phone
Find out why award-winning Emerald Coast real estate agent Brandon Zellers knows that there's magic in the follow-up
by Christy Murdock Feb 21
What to watch as Keller Williams' Family Reunion unfolds this week
Keller Williams' annual gathering begins Sunday with a key address from Gary Keller and sessions later this week on where the housing market is heading in these unprecedented times
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
US Polo champ Nic Roldan makes his passion for real estate official
A professional polo player since he was 15, the Team USA Polo player and current No. 1 in the nation is now in the real estate business at age 39.
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Opendoor launches in California's pricey Bay Area
The launch brings the world's biggest iBuyer to one of the world's most challenging real estate markets — and marks a new chapter for the iBuying concept
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 8
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of Feb. 3?
Buyers’ agent commissions, Florida and LoanDepot all made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories to see if you're up to date on the industry
by Inman Feb 4
How to make sense of iBuying in 2022, post-Zillow
IBuying has existed for years, but it's growing faster than ever and now approaching the scale that could finally make it profitable
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 2
A reptile dysfunction: Agents dodge falling iguanas on the job in Florida
Fallout from unsually cold temperatures in the state last weekend comes with its own challenges, real estate agents in Florida told Inman
How to work with baby boomers, the X-factor in today's housing market
Baby boomers are the second-largest generation in US history. They're now becoming empty nesters and retiring but remain a force in the housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
How to work with Gen X clients: A powerful (but overshadowed) force
Generation X is smaller than the cohorts that came both before and after. But the group is also in its prime earning and homebuying years now, meaning it's a force to be reckoned with
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 25
How to talk to millennials as they take over the real estate world
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Renovation startup Curbio raises $65M in Series B
Curbio's tech platform streamlines home repairs and only collects payment when a property sells. The company plans to use its new cash to expand its technology and geographic reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Man threatened to attack, rape multiple real estate agents: Police
Police say 44-year-old Frank Mainka called agents in Mississippi and threatened to rape them during home showings. The incident highlights the challenge agents face when it comes to safety
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 13
Half of younger Americans would take pay cuts for cheaper locations
A new report from Coldwell Banker indicates the so-called Great Resignation is impacting consumers' attitudes about housing
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7