Building a company culture where little things make a big difference
While metrics and KPIs reflect your company's performance, Leah McDonough writes, it's feeling valued and appreciated that defines company culture
by Leah McDonough Nov 6
EXp punches back over criticism of 'sweetheart' commission deal
The virtual brokerage argued Tuesday that its settlement wasn't too small, and asked a court to reject attempts to force it back to the negotiating table
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Gibson commission case sees 4 more settlements
NextHome, the Keyes Company, John L. Scott Real Estate and the K Company Realty have agreed to pay a combined total of nearly $5M
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
In latest Gibson ruling, judge offers clues on fate of NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough, who ruled on Sitzer | Burnett, said Gibson deals 'provide a significant financial recovery to the Settlement Class in light of the strengths and weaknesses of the case'
Former California indie brokerage Lyon rebrands to Windermere
The Sacramento-based company will operate using the name 'Windermere Signature Properties' nearly 4 years after its acquisition. The firm boasts more than 700 agents, as well as 14 offices
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Opendoor serves up turducken ad to spice up the holiday season
The ad shows family and friend gatherings through different eras, from 'culinary pioneers' of the 18th century to a stereotypical 1950s nuclear family
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 5
How your Harris- and Trump-voting clients approach the home market
Supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take unique approaches to transacting real estate in today's market, a new Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey of 3,000 working US adults reveals
by Daniel Houston Nov 5
What The Opportunity Report says about commission compression
The sequel to the 2015 'DANGER Report' details 20 opportunities in a changing industry. In the first of a 2-part series, Carl Medford applies its findings to agents, teams and brokerages
by Carl Medford Nov 5
NAR asks court to toss antitrust lawsuit from Michigan brokers
Trade group says plaintiffs' complaint over 'compulsory' Realtor membership to access the MLS is 'nothing more than a desire to have membership benefits without membership'
Fathom Realty adds 2,200 agents with My Home Group acquisition
Scottsdale, Arizona-based brokerage will continue to operate under the My Home Group brand, with co-founders Jereme Kleven and Mark Hutchins staying on to oversee daily operations
by Matt Carter Nov 4
First-time homebuyers fell further behind this year, NAR says
The share of recently bought homes that went to first-time homebuyers fell to less than 1 in 4 between July 2023 and June 2024, according to a new report
by Taylor Anderson Nov 4
Compass leans into private listings with new marketing push
The brokerage's efforts to build a powerful exclusive catalog of listings unifies many of its recent efforts — including now the debut of a multiphase marketing strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
Loose election talk is creating anxiety for agents and clients alike
With the 2024 presidential race among the tightest in memory, hundreds of agents and brokers told Inman the real estate industry is encountering prickly situations amid a contentious election
by Daniel Houston Nov 4
Real Brokerage adds 400 agents with Amerivest Realty partnership
Amerivest Realty owner Joe Ballarino has brought a slew of agents based out of Florida, Colorado, Minnesota and Wisconsin to the cloud-based brokerage, according to an announcement Monday
The economy is humming along — leaving real estate in the dust: Intel
Brokerages have been plagued by falling sales and tapering price growth, rendering broker fees stagnant at a time when most sectors are enjoying robust gains, according to a new Intel analysis
by Daniel Houston Nov 4
Your differentiator is the key to listing more homes
Jimmy Burgess talks with Calgary Realtor and video content creator Brad McCallum about standing out from the crowd when taking a new listing
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 3