In crucial Q2, real estate separated wheat from the chaff: Intel analysis
The biggest publicly traded brokerages and tech companies significantly slashed losses in the second quarter, restoring investor confidence, according to an Intel analysis of Q2 earnings data
by Daniel Houston Aug 16
CubiCasa digital floor plans now available to 50,000 RE/MAX agents
The partnership will allow RE/MAX real estate agents full access to digital floor plans created by CubiCasa now that the company is an 'Approved Supplier' on the brokerage's online Marketplace
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 16
How the top RE/MAX agent in the world nails his listing presentations
The Los Angeles agent told the crowd at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday that he owes his success to mastering the listing interview. 'There's no second choice to this,' Jordan Cohen said
by Ben Verde Aug 10
The 2 main paths to brokerage growth in a down market
Every broker wants to recruit top agents. But what works when transactions are scarce? Two real estate professionals shared their thoughts Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Daniel Houston Aug 9
4 ways to improve real estate as bombshell commission suits sizzle
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate broker and attorney Kendall Bonner urged the industry to be proactive instead of waiting to be legally 'bullied' into change
RE/MAX revenue, US agent count continue decline in second quarter
While the brokerage's overall head count rose modestly to 144,510 agents in the second quarter, its agent count declined in the US by 6.3%, to 56,987, according to a Q2 earnings call Wednesday
HomeServices appeal dismissed as court eyes October for Sitzer trial
The ruling against HomeServices of America in federal court on Wednesday sets the stage for a likely Oct. 16 start for the first of 2 highly anticipated bombshell commission trials later this year
Lamacchia Realty expands with acquisitions across Massachusetts
In the last month, the East Coast-based brokerage has made 2 strategic acquisitions as the company works to bolster its presence in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Will the second quarter of 2023 match real estate's Q1 meltdown?
Major real estate companies began reporting Q2 earnings this week against a backdrop of high rates, low inventory and a sluggish economy. Analysts shared what they're watching with Intel
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 26
'Get creative': As inventory drops, agents dust off trusted techniques
With sales down and inventory low, agents are combing social media, calling expireds and seeking out people with major life milestones. In other words, they're meeting the moment with creativity
by Ben Verde Jul 24
Bright MLS breaks with NAR policy on commissions
Starting Aug. 9, the nation's 2nd-largest MLS will allow listing brokers to offer buyer brokers nothing in compensation, according to an announcement from Bright
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 20
Gary Keller at Keller Williams KW Family Reunion 2019
The Sitzer/Burnett antitrust case is set to begin Oct. 16 but could be moved to February. The court denied the franchisor's request to change the date because it conflicts with KW's Family Reunion
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 11
Virginia is for lovers, irked buyers, stubborn sellers and bidding wars
Despite sales falling by double-digits, agents and brokers in Alexandria, Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, anticipate a summer of heated bidding wars, tough negotiations and market headwinds
by Marian McPherson Jul 7
The stories and trends that defined a whirlwind first half of 2023
Intel takes a look back at the market trends, brokerage strategies, Wall Street happenings and legal controversies that shook the past 6 months and could well define the remainder of 2023
by Marian McPherson Jul 5
MLS turns back on franchisors after settling commission case for $3M
Homesellers plan to use funds from MLS PIN, the largest multiple listing service in New England, to continue antitrust litigation against Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices