Amid discrimination lawsuit, agents criticize Redfin pricing policies
Fair housing advocates sued Redfin this week over allegations of racial discrimination. On Friday, agents told Inman the online brokerage should be working harder to fix the problem. 'The business model ends where people’s housing rights begin,' one said
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
Fight the power: Off-the-grid cabins spark demand from rural buyers
Homebuyers are flocking to rustic off-the-grid cabins — many without electricity — in Maine, Oklahoma, New York and Wyoming, among other states, as residents seek to distance themselves from their neighbors amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic
'Paradigm shift': Realtors weigh in on the buyer commission lawsuit
Some pros predict more dual agency deals and the disappearance of buyer's agents, while others think the industry will end up where it started but with more disclosures to sign
Judge denies motion by NAR to dismiss buyer commission lawsuit
Judge Andrea Wood argued that the plaintiffs would have paid 'substantially lower commissions' if not for the buyer broker commission rules
by Patrick Kearns Oct 5
Inman handbook: Breaking into the world of luxury real estate
Not everyone starts a career in real estate with a network of well-heeled clients. But luckily, it's still possible to work in luxury even if you're starting from scratch
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 2
EXp Realty expands presence in Canada with RE/MAX luxury team
Christopher Invidiata's luxury real estate-focused team closed more than $250M in sales volume with more than 180 transactions in 2019
by Patrick Kearns Oct 1
Which brokerages provide the best tech? Inman readers weigh in
Inman Publisher and founder Brad Inman asked the Inman Coast to Coast Facebook community which brokerage provides their network with the best, most useful, most functional technology. Unsurprisingly, responses varied widely across the board
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 28
Zillow, Opendoor are riding monster waves. Here's why
Opinion
Zillow, Opendoor, Redfin and Compass are raising staggering sums of money to grow market share, build tools, recruit talent and reshape how real estate is bought and sold
by Brad Inman Sep 22
RE/MAX continues its tech acquisition spree
The international real estate franchisor announced Monday it is acquiring Gadberry Group, a location intelligence data company
by Patrick Kearns Sep 21
4 tips for upping your video marketing efforts
Agents Sue Pinky Benson and Brad McCallum on Tuesday shared how they turned video into a pivotal part of their business
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
Zillow, Redfin lead push for more corporate diversity
The companies are helping lead a new initiative dubbed the Board Challenge, which is meant to increase diversity among directors on company boards
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 9
RE/MAX acquires fintech startup to support mortgage brokerage biz
The acquisition of wemlo, a startup that provides third-party mortgage loan processing services, is an investment in the company's rapidly growing Motto Mortgage franchise business
by Patrick Kearns Sep 1
The 2020 housing market is now outperforming 2019
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said he believes home sales will be slightly ahead of 2019 and then up even more in 2021, rising 8% year over year
by Patrick Kearns Sep 1