Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason
Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Premier Sotheby's brings on Long & Foster vet as president
Jackie Thiel spent most of her 30-plus-year career with Long & Foster. Now, she will oversee day-to-day brokerage operations of 1,400 agents across 40 offices in Florida and North Carolina
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22
The real estate industry is more politically split than you think
Amid a tumultuous year for the industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry's rank and file
Brokers, you're accountable for your agents' behavior
With more supervision layers required due to NAR's settlement, consider these tasks, policy ideas and suggestions when updating your systems, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Oct 22
The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge
Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and whether they do more harm than good
by Trina Gonzales-Van Oct 22
business planning, business plan
A well-prepared business plan, Darryl Davis writes, will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success
by Darryl Davis Oct 22
9 ways agents should be using AI to drive real estate sales
Creating content for your website, communicating with your sphere of influence and marketing your latest listing are all easy with the help of artificial intelligence, Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Oct 22
Are you suffering from election anxiety?
This year's presidential election has people totally stressed out. Trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies for releasing your anxiety and getting back to business
by Bernice Ross Oct 21
Tesla rented their listing — then used it to debut its humanoid robot
Jason Peteler of Revel Real Estate and Matthew Yim of Coldwell Banker only knew at first that an EV company had rented their listing for a few days as a filming location, with the details a mystery
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Homie
Lawyers for NAR, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX, Anywhere and HSF Affiliates denied claims of a conspiracy to inflate commissions, arguing that Homie would have benefitted from the plot
by Taylor Anderson Oct 21
A house divided? 2024 election tests the agent-client bond: Intel
Business goes on mostly undisturbed. But a survey of hundreds of agents and brokers suggests the real estate industry is facing more thorny situations amid a contentious 2024 election
by Daniel Houston Oct 21
financial fitness, money, finances, workout
Maintain healthy cash flow, control debt and plan for future with this financial gut check
A 25-acre 'tree house' haven with an airplane guest room hits market
The unique getaway completed in 2010 by late craftsman and entrepreneur Reggie Whibley is on the market for $1.75M. The hunt is on for a buyer who doesn't care about cell or internet service
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
Majority of sellers know they aren't on hook for buyer commission: Poll
In a nationwide Inman-Dig Insight poll of active homebuyers, fewer than 5% of shoppers now listing their current home said they didn't realize that they could decline to pay buyer-side commissions
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
How to break bad news, have tough client conversations
The energy you bring to client communication, Rachael Hite writes, can be the difference between a peaceful process and buyer or seller meltdown
by Rachael Hite Oct 18
How to defuse explosive real estate situations
Conflict with clients and colleagues is stressful, Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to respond to and deal with that stress so that it doesn't take a toll on you or your transactions
by Bernice Ross Oct 18