Coldwell wins St. Louis agent Laura MacDonald back from Compass
MacDonald is the latest agent to boomerang back from a previous brokerage amid intense competition. In 2023, while an agent at Compass, she closed approximately $20M in sales volume
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Will lawsuits end 6% commissions? Probably not, 1 law professor says
A provision in NAR's settlement barring listing agents from offering buyer agents compensation is 'largely symbolic,' USC professor Jordan Barry said Friday at a University of Minnesota conference
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Recruiting War '24: For brokerages, headhunt pivots to cream of crop
Agent headcount — once a ubiquitous barometer of brokerage success — has faded, interviews and new Inman Intel Index results reveal. Instead, focus has shifted to 'the better and best agents'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
3 ways to lead by example — and focus on what you can control
Opinion
Want to increase your impact and improve your business? New Inman contributor Amy Hullet says the key is taking a genuine interest in people and getting out there to meet them where they are
by Amy Hullet Apr 15
Billionaires brawl as everyone else just tries to get by: The Download
As mortgage heads from UWM and Rocket fight it out in the press, it seems like both agents and consumers are just wondering how they're going to pay the bills
by Christy Murdock Apr 13
Conquer the 2024 housing market: Expert insights at your fingertips
Tune in for an engaging discussion surrounding the latest trends, predictions and insider knowledge on the 2024 housing market to help you make informed decisions with confidence
by Claire Buzzanca Apr 12
Judges decline to 'centralize' commission lawsuits for now
A panel of judges considering whether to consolidate real estate commission lawsuits into one cited the recent NAR settlement as a reason to deny the request
by Taylor Anderson Apr 12
BoomTown is dealing with a service outage. Now agents want answers
Real estate professionals have been seeking answers since Wednesday, when many lost access to their personal websites, lead services and other tools provided by BoomTown, agents told Inman
DOJ vs. NAR, UWM vs. Rocket, and more: Inman Top 5 stories
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 12
NAR President Kevin Sears sells brokerage to Anthony Lamacchia
Lamacchia had been in talks with the Sears family for years as he continued his expansion path across New England. The deal was announced this week
by Taylor Anderson Apr 11
Real estate tycoon sentenced to death in Vietnam fraud case
Truong My Lan was at the center of the sprawling fraud case, accused of embezzling as much as $12.5B. A court sentenced her to death on Thursday as part of an anti-corruption crackdown
by Taylor Anderson Apr 11
How are you doing? Americans now rank at an all-time happiness low
Opinion
Your team members and customers are struggling, Rachael Hite writes. Here is what wise brokers need to know about the state of happiness and how it impacts all of us
by Rachael Hite Apr 11
Top South Florida agent Danilo Tavares leaves Elliman for Corcoran
Tavares closed $90M in sales volume in 2023 and co-listed that same year 12 Indian Creek, which was purchased by Amazon's Jeff Bezos for $79M, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 11
30 listing lead generation ideas for a post-NAR settlement market
If you want to build the listing side of your business in the wake of the NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 11
3 advantages of tailoring your marketing strategy to niche buyers
When you think about who you’re speaking to and what they want to hear, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you’ll be rewarded with a full pipeline, satisfied customers and great ROI
by Rainy Hake Austin Apr 11
Maximizing profits by collaborating with real estate wholesalers
Agents willing to collaborate with reputable wholesalers tap into new market segments, Andrew Helling writes, elevate their own service offerings and capture listings from motivated sellers
by Andrew Helling Apr 11