Young homebuyers could lead the recovery. So what do they want?
First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior
by Daniel Houston Oct 25
Andy Florance: Zillow isn't ready for post-commission portal revolution
In the opening remarks of CoStar Group's Q3 earnings call Tuesday, CEO Andy Florance revealed to investment analysts the company's grand plan to make Homes.com the portal of the future
by Marian McPherson Oct 25
Altman Brothers expand to Arizona with Grigg's Group partnership
A new boutique luxury brokerage called Grigg's Group Powered by The Altman Brothers builds on a decade-long relationship the team formed with team leader Scott Grigg, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
Redfin eliminates salaries, pivots to commission model in LA and SF
Redfin will still classify agents as employees but, beginning next year, will transition those in some California markets to an all-commission-based pay program
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 25
Tom Ferry podcast video delivers fresh drama at Sitzer | Burnett trial
Plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark played a video of a Tom Ferry interview with Allan Dalton of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices that drew objections and threatened to derail proceedings
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 25
First Team sheds Christie's affiliation, names new CEO
The largest privately held brokerage in California has separated from Christie's International Real Estate, launched a rebrand and promoted Michele Harrington to CEO, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
The activity with best ROI? It's old-school networking, Intel poll shows
Agents are doubling down on networking to drive business in tough times, according to results from the Inman Intel Index, excerpts of which are available to Select subscribers for the first time
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
Here's the old-school advice that's particularly outdated now
You've outgrown these scripts, objection handlers and other advice from mentors, coaches and brokers over the years
by Inman Oct 25
CoStar posts 50th-straight quarter of revenue growth in Q3 earnings
CoStar Group earned $625M in Q3, clinching its 50th consecutive quarter of revenue gains. The company also highlighted 1,290% annual growth in Homes.com traffic
by Marian McPherson Oct 24
Take the Inman Intel Index survey: October 2023
Please take a moment to add your voice to the real estate industry's most ambitious new monthly survey, the Inman Triple-I
by Inman Oct 24
Traffic data is the weapon of choice as portal wars heat up ahead of Q3
Ahead of Q3 earnings, Inman took a dive into the top 5 real estate portals' traffic data. Zillow still leads the pack, but stiff competition has emerged from old — and new — industry entrants
by Marian McPherson Oct 24
Future Agents: What will next-gen real estate pros be like?
New technology is opening the door for a new generation of real estate professionals. Find out what broker Stuart Collier says they'll be able to do with the help of integrated tech
by Stuart Collier Oct 24
Lesson Learned: Listen more than you speak
Find out how Jersey City real estate professional Diana Sutherlin puts her background in acting and marketing to work to improve client relationships
by Christy Murdock Oct 24
17 ways to audit your online content as Sitzer | Burnett unfolds
Are some of the issues coming out in the bombshell trial making you uneasy about your digital footprint? Find out what to check and how to make sure that your online content is kept current
by Christy Murdock Oct 24
Closing at all costs: Are your training materials too aggressive?
Opinion
Great agents know how to push past objections and get listings from the kitchen table to the MLS, but what if the training to do so crosses a line?
by Rachael Hite Oct 23
'Rabbit gets the gun': The essential guide to Week 1 of Sitzer | Burnett
Big names, heated exchanges and the emergence of homeseller plaintiffs on the stand dominated the first week of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial in Kansas City, Missouri
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 23