'Maniacal focus:' How Christie's Real Estate thrives amid change
CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie's strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17
Ben Kinney's 10 keys for being an amazing partner
While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don't sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals
by Carl Medford Oct 17
Top 10 reasons agents will leave you in the next few months
Rather than non-stop recruiting, put more time into retaining the agents you already have, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here's how to hold onto them
by Joseph Santini Oct 17
Clear Cooperation: When fiduciary duties clash with personal ethics
Opinion
Former Phoenix Realtors President Butch Leiber writes that industry policy must be grounded in promoting and protecting the best interests of clients — not the interests of individual brokerages
by Butch Leiber Oct 16
Brokers envision existential threat to MLS in Clear Cooperation debate
In a webinar Tuesday, Keller Williams' Jeff Hickey, NextHome's James Dwiggins, Miami MLS's Liz Sturrock and Seven Gables' Mike Hickman clashed over the future of NAR's pocket listing rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 16
Here's the best business advice you've ever received: Pulse
We asked you to share the words of wisdom that have meant the most and had the biggest impact on you as you've built your real estate business
by Inman Oct 16
Compass scoops up NYC star agent from The Agency
Daniel Blatman also previously worked at Douglas Elliman and Triplemint. He joins Compass during a period of intense competition for top-producing agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 15
Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract
After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging assault, the Alexanders are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team
By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation
by Verl Workman Oct 15
Collusion in plain sight: The danger lurking in state association forms
Opinion
In an analysis of more than 20 forms from various states, coach Darryl Davis identified a disturbing pattern: identical clauses between competing entities that suggest a dangerous level of collusion
by Darryl Davis Oct 15
Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit
The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
Keller Williams reaches settlement over shelved profit-share plan
On Friday, the franchisor and plaintiffs told the court they had finalized the deal terms earlier this month and expect to file a joint case dismissal by November
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 15
SERHANT. expands into Hudson Valley, adds new teams
The firm has brought on 4 new high-earning teams in New York, New Jersey and South Carolina in recent weeks as it continues to expand along the East Coast
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Repealing Clear Cooperation invites catastrophic legal battles
Opinion
The repeal of Clear Cooperation, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja writes, could cause incalculable financial damage to the industry and erode the public’s trust in real estate professionals
by Leo Pareja Oct 14
Listing agents hold the line against downward commission pressure
More than 89% of active sellers told Intel they're open to covering the buyer’s commission — even as homebuyers increasingly seek to negotiate lower commission rates with their own agents
by Daniel Houston Oct 14
Zillow's Daimler: Clear Cooperation a win for agents and consumers
Zillow President Susan Daimler spoke to Inman about supporting Clear Cooperation and what an industry without the rule could look like for real estate agents, consumers and portals
by Marian McPherson Oct 14