Avenue 8 co-CEO on brokerage end: 'We're going all-in on Sidekick'
The company has made the decision to focus on scaling its artificial intelligence-based brokerage productivity solution, which it has already provided to two major MLSs
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 10
3 indie real estate brokerages that are breaking the mold
Pushing boundaries and changing the status quo, these 3 independent brokerages offer ideas for moving your own business forward
by Diana Zaya May 21
Radius Agent's AI tool has been taught compliance standards
The company describes itself as a full-service, modern brokerage that provides real estate professionals and their teams with the support and tools needed to grow their business
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 19
Want to work for Baird & Warner? There's a website for that
For agents seeking a new place to hang their license, the Midwest independent launched a new website to highlight the perks of working for Illinois' largest family-owned real estate company
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
Avenue 8 unveils Sidekick, an AI assistant built with speed in mind
The spartan, amenity rich AI assistant is currently available to the 3-year-old brokerage's 400 agents with plans to offer the tool to outsiders before the end of 2023, executives told Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
First Team sheds Christie's affiliation, names new CEO
The largest privately held brokerage in California has separated from Christie's International Real Estate, launched a rebrand and promoted Michele Harrington to CEO, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
BoxBrownie to help 72SOLD keep its promise to sellers
Company's quick turnaround of marketing assets is ideally designed to complement the urgency-based system 72SOLD leverages to promote listings, said co-founder of BoxBrownie Brad Filliponi
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 31
Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties
Three years after entering into an agreement with @properties, Nest Realty's partners have regained ownership of the brokerage, which is now fully independent, Inman reports exclusively
JPAR agents to benefit from insurance integration with Bubble
Bubble, the technology-blended insurance brokerage, provides clients of JPAR with a web-based series of solutions for home, auto and life insurance
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 20
Revive, NextHome partner in brokerage's latest tech integration
'Together, we can deliver more of what buyers want in today’s market: Move-in ready homes,' — Revive CEO and founder Michael Alladawi
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 6
Indie brokerages lead the way in 2022 NYC agent growth: Report
NYC-based real estate license education platform Corofy released its latest brokerage ranking list which was dominated by independent firms, including SERHANT. and Casa Blanca
by Marian McPherson Jan 17
‘We still have an appetite’: Howard Hanna eyes growth amid downturn
Hoby Hanna, the Pittsburgh-based brokerage's president, told Inman the opportunities for independent brokerages like his are vast as his company positions itself for acquisitions in 2023
by Daniel Houston Nov 11
Can flat-fee brokerages solve the principal-agent problem?
Federa thinks so. The company argues that because its agents know they are getting their pay from the flat fee, they're more apt to be more honorable to the seller's needs
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
Buying your first vacation rental? Here's where to start
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Whether you’re starting from scratch or changing up your current strategy, vacation rentals can present a great investment opportunity. These strategies will help you and your clients make good decisions on the buy-side and while running your vacation rental
by Troy Palmquist Mar 22
NextHome, Inside Real Estate announce national kvCORE rollout
Top independent franchise looks to future-proof its agents' technology with enterprise partnership across more than 575 franchises
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 15