Keller Williams heads to arbitration in second John Davis lawsuit
The case is part of a long-running legal battle between Davis, an ex-CEO of Keller Williams, and his former employer. An earlier case Davis filed against KW was also ordered into arbitration
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 28
Top NYC agent Amy Herman, team move to Brown Harris Stevens
Herman was one of the first agents to follow Ryan Serhant to his eponymous firm from Nest Seekers International, where she had been a member of his team for more than 5 years
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
SERHANT.'s 'Owning Manhattan' renewed for Season 2 on Netflix
The first season of the hit reality series featuring agents from Ryan Serhant's brokerage dropped on Netflix 2 months ago. A release date for the second season wasn't immediately revealed
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Corcoran Icon Properties expands into Palo Alto
The franchise has 24 offices with the launch of its latest in Palo Alto, Inman has learned. Managing Broker Benyam Mulugeta and Sales Manager and Partner Susan LaRagione are at the helm
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Digital avatars have arrived: Here’s how real estate pros can use them
Reimagine sales, marketing and instruction by using digital avatars to bring the human touch to content without the cost, land investment specialist Curtis Williams writes
by Curtis Williams Aug 28
Monestier hero
In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 27
OpenAI leaves San Francisco HQ after Elon Musk stops paying rent
The move follows a public rift between the CEO of Tesla and the maker of ChatGPT. Musk had previously been paying rent for OpenAI's headquarters.
by Taylor Anderson Aug 27
Which companies saw 'rich and famous' cash flow in H1 2024?
Portals remain some of the most profitable businesses in real estate, while brokerage company profitability is more business model-dependent
by Mike DelPrete Aug 27
I'm a listing agent. Do I need buyer agreement proof before showings?
Opinion
With confusion around the new commission rules, compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents should verify signed buyer-broker agreements before showing a property
by Summer Goralik Aug 27
Balance franchise brand autonomy with consistency
Commit to your franchise's brand standards while keeping your individual identity to build a real estate business that resonates both locally and globally, The Agency's Tara Scholl-Gettles writes
Compass launches new division for older real estate consumers
The launch comes as the Baby Boomers race into their elder years, creating what some observers have referred to as a 'silver tsunami'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 26
LPT Realty rolls out 'Buyer Power Tools' resource for agents, clients
The Florida-based brokerage's buyer-focused marketing and educational resources are made for agents in need of assistance as they pitch buyer representation services, executives told Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 26
SERHANT. expands in Florida with Naples Concierge Group
The team addition will grow SERHANT.'s reach in Florida beyond existing markets of Miami, Tampa and Delray Beach. The firm has recently added 77 agents across all its markets
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Attorneys, consumer groups have got eyes on agents: The Download
Everyone — from Michael Ketchmark to the consumer advocates behind Moehrl — is letting agents know that they're under scrutiny as they implement the new rules
by Christy Murdock Aug 24
Side debuts new coaching and training program
The program features top agents and brokerage founders and will be available to both Side users and the broader real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 23
Watchers, workarounds and what you need to know: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 23