Airbnb rolls out new features in battle for hotel share
In its war to grab market share from the hotel industry, Airbnb rolls out features that seek to take out the surprises that can come at check-in
by Taylor Anderson Nov 9
Compass snags high-performing Rhode Island Sotheby's team
The Blackstone Team is based in Providence and closed more than $95M in sales volume last year. The team's move to Compass comes amid intense competition for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents
Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass' Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023
2024 and beyond: Supercharge your business with top AI tools
Join Phil Stringer, and take a deep dive into how AI is reshaping the industry and how you can implement helpful tools into your business for 2024 and beyond
by Claire Buzzanca Nov 9
11 ways to put a modern spin on old-school business basics
Stay rooted in proven practices, and be ready to adapt to the inevitable change ahead, says luxury consultant Chris Pollinger. Here's how to put a modern twist on traditional strategies
by Chris Pollinger Nov 9
Weathering the storm: A Q3 2023 earnings roundup
From brokerage companies to portals to lenders and investors, Airbnb to Zillow, we've got the news you can use about the dollars and cents that are driving the real estate economy right now
by Christy Murdock Nov 9
Exclusive Survey: 95% would pay a buyer agent under right conditions
A majority of potential buyers say they're open to paying their agents in the wake of legal threats to commissions, according to results from a joint survey conducted by Inman with Dig Insights
by Chris LeBarton Nov 8
Opendoor to double the number of homes it buys each month: CEO
CEO Carrie Wheeler told Intel that Opendoor wants to purchase 2,000-plus homes per month and that the company is leaning into partnerships like the ones it has with Zillow and eXp
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 8
Douglas Elliman posts mounting losses, declining revenue in Q3
The New York-based brokerage reported consolidated revenues of $251.5M in Q3, a drop from the third quarter of 2022 when it tallied $272.6M in revenue, according to an earnings call Wednesday
by Ben Verde Nov 8
The job description of a loan officer has changed
According to mortgage industry expert Matt Muscat, changes in the mortgage industry and in the financial landscape have made the job of loan officer more important and challenging than ever
by Matt Muscat Nov 8
The verdict is in: 4 key realities in the emerging market
With the coming appeal, writes team leader Carl Medford, it will be some time before the final verdict is reached. However, there are 4 key realities that you can expect to see in the days ahead
by Carl Medford Nov 8
How the 'Chinese property ban' impacts the American dream
Opinion
Newly appointed AREAA President and broker-owner Jamie Tian offers her personal perspective on the legislation and the groups that are joining together to combat hate in real estate
by Jamie Tian Nov 8
Seal the deal with Instagram leads to generate 10% more business
Instagram expert Michelle Berman-Mikel teaches you to actively prospect and convert your Instagram connections into buyers and sellers who only want to work with you
Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs' attorneys in talks with Department of Justice
Disrupting the National Association of Realtors' use of multiple listing services as a 'vehicle for higher commissions' is at the center of talks, lawyer Michael Ketchmark told Inman exclusively
'Sue the lawyers for defamation': Your post-Sitzer sound-off
We asked what changes you're seeing, and what changes you're making, now that the first of the commission lawsuits is officially in the rearview mirror. You had thoughts
by Inman Nov 7
Start your next IG conversation to generate 10% more business
According to marketing expert Michelle Berman-Mikel, saying the right thing, then moving the conversation into the real world, allows you to create a social media strategy that converts