Hilton & Hyland brings on Steve Katz as managing director
Katz joins the firm from Anywhere Integrated Services, where he worked exclusively with Sotheby's as the brand's primary services manager for greater LA since 2022
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 19
Broker Spotlight: Michelle Valverde, BHGRE Viridis Properties
Find out how this young, first-generation Filipino-American entrepreneur worked her way up from receptionist to broker-owner
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 19
News Knockout Final: Your favorite 2 stories of the year duke it out
Commission lawsuits and industry practice changes will face off in our final bracket challenge. Inman readers, vote now and let us know what you think is the most important story of 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 19
Mauricio Umansky on what you should know post-election
The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky shares strategies for optimizing your current real estate business and planning for success in 2025
by Mauricio Umansky Dec 19
Huddle Up: Building connection and culture at Heyler Realty
By investing in growth and well-being, Heyler Realty demonstrates that success is about much more than closing deals — it’s about building relationships, coach Melanie Klein writes
by Melanie Klein Dec 19
Steve Baird: National franchises have lost touch with Main Street
Opinion
In an era of rapid industry consolidation, including the acquisition of @properties by Compass, independence still matters, Baird & Warner Real Estate President and CEO Steve Baird writes
by Steve Baird Dec 18
EXp adds $200M Colorado mega team to its ranks
Compass principal agent Kris Caldwell has taken his team, The Apollo Group, to eXp Realty. The 6-year-old team was ranked as RealTrends' No. 1 mega team by sales volume 2 years in a row
by Marian McPherson Dec 18
News Knockout: Final 4 stories of 2024 compete for your vote
Which 2 top stories of 2024 will advance to the finals? Inman readers cast their votes today to weigh in on the most consequential stories of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 18
Take the Inman Intel Index survey for December
Opinion
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they're seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Dec 18
Tal Alexander and lawyers push to reopen his detention hearing
Tal's parents offered a bond 'in any amount.' Meanwhile, Side filed a preliminary injunction against Oren and Tal, and the DOJ has asked Douglas Elliman for more information
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
Stocking stuffer: Urban Nest Realty takes 400 agents to Real
Likely catching the collective eye of Real co-founder and CEO Tamir Poleg and president Sharran Srivatsaa was Urban Nest's 2023 numbers, consisting of 2,500 deals valued at $1.5B
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 17
Why recruiting more agents is killing your brokerage
Bringing in huge numbers of mediocre agents won't make your brokerage better, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. It will just lead to more headaches for you
by Chris Pollinger Dec 17
News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote
The commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxe brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote for the Final 4 top stories of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
Consumers will determine the future of the real estate industry
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at Consumer Federation of America, examines the aftermath of the Sitzer | Moehrl commission settlement and what it means for the industry's future
by Stephen Brobeck Dec 17
Clear Cooperation critics miss 'the forest for the trees,' eXp CEO says
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his 'North Star' is improving the experience of his agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due
As NAR's spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17