Inman's 2024 Global Real Estate Influencers revealed
Broker and reality television star Ryan Serhant headlines an all-star roster of the industry's most compelling voices for the second-annual Inman Global Real Estate Influencers program
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
As groups fight DEI, multicultural trade organizations hold the line
Julia Lashay Israel writes that multicultural trade organizations are stepping in to promote professional development and homeownership for marginalized groups
Level the playing field with budget-friendly agent support
It's time for brokerages and teams to rethink how they support their agents, consultant Chris Pollinger writes, ensuring they are equipped to succeed in today's competitive landscape
by Chris Pollinger Feb 14
To promote Black homeownership, amplify Black Realtors
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Cultivating efforts that improve Black homeownership rates, broker-owner Jemila Winsey writes, requires Black real estate professionals to take on leadership positions
by Jemila Winsey Feb 14
Top producer Christian Rogers joins Elegran | Forbes Global
Rogers, a 17-year industry veteran, has left Compass after 5 years. In 2012, he co-represented the buyer of one of New York City's priciest-ever co-op purchases, a $50M Fifth Avenue unit
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 14
Airbnb earned $10B last year, more than double pre-pandemic
The company earned $9.9B in total revenue for the year; nearly half was profit. That's more than double the total revenue the company earned in 2019, before the pandemic upended travel
by Taylor Anderson Feb 13
Zillow revenue rises in Q4 as Barton touts portal's 'household name'
Despite a slower market, Zillow saw revenue from its residential, rental and mortgage business rise in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to an earnings call Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
Top Bay Area team boomerangs back to Compass from Side
Mollie Poe and Declan Hickey were founding members of Compass San Francisco before leaving in 2020. Now, they're bringing 4 additional team members back to Compass with them
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
The subscriptions that consistently provide bang for your buck: Pulse
When you're watching your pennies, those repeating subscriptions and memberships can add up. Here are the ones you deem must-haves
by Inman Feb 13
How to justify your commission with a Buyer Bill of Rights
As the real estate landscape changes thanks to commission-related lawsuits, Carl Medford writes, pressure is being levied on buyer agents to demonstrate their value to potential clients
by Carl Medford Feb 13
Is your business on life support? Check the health of your database
Frustrated with a lack of leads or a lack of conversions? Troy Palmquist offers insights and tools to help you give your CRM a checkup
by Troy Palmquist Feb 13
ERA president offers 5 tips for brand new real estate agents
ERA's Alex Vidal offers words of wisdom and advice for real estate agents launching their careers amid the uncertainty of the 2024 market
by Alex Vidal Feb 13
Stop selling simply bricks and mortar. You're selling a lifestyle
Each sale is less about the physical property and more about selling a vision, Adria Lawrence writes. Paint a picture where work-life balance, leisure and personal growth coexist
by Adria Lawrence Feb 13
6 steps to driving growth through corporate social responsibility
When you get clear on your mission and your brand's culture, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you can create positive and sustainable initiatives as you forge community partnerships
by Rainy Hake Austin Feb 13
BHGRE Drakulich Realty recruits one of Nevada's top large teams
Team Stevens, led by Lee Stevens, is one of the highest-earning teams in the state of Nevada, with $126.5M in closed sales volume across 269 sides in 2023
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
Utah homeseller files commission lawsuit against NAR, 13 others
The complaint — one of nearly two dozen targeting real estate's commission-sharing structure — alleges 'most' buyer agents will steer clients away from listings that offer lower commission
by Taylor Anderson Feb 12