How buyer agents can level up amid commission uncertainty
Buyer's agents have a critical responsibility to be the best they can be, new Inman contributor Filippo Incorvaia writes, as they navigate industry changes and advocate for themselves
NAR apologized for its racist past in 2020. But what's happened since?
Opinion
Cultural economist Mike Green looks at the aftermath of NAR's 2020 apology and what it would take to create a more equitable and inclusive US housing market
by Mike Green May 2
EXp sees revenue rise, but agent count dips again in Q1
The company earned $943M in revenue between January and March of this year. However, by the end of the quarter, agent count was down to 85,780
by Jim Dalrymple II May 1
Ex-eXp agent at center of sex lawsuit sues for defamation
Michael Bjorkman wants more than $20M. He says founder Glenn Sanford defamed him when discussing 'bad actors' and jail time on an earnings call
by Jim Dalrymple II May 1
More agents plan to switch brokerages in the coming year
Thirty-nine percent of agents plan to switch brokerages in 2024, according to Coldwell Banker Real Estate's latest survey, citing favorable commission structures and strong lead gen systems
by Marian McPherson May 1
Largest minority and women-owned brokerage in US joins Real
The Atlanta-based Village Premier Collection, led by Cheri Benjamin, has joined Real under its Private Label program. The company has roughly 500 agents and closed $665M in sales in 2023
Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission mess
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly told the Inman Intel Index they believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 1
Help buyers find their right-now home by selling the 10-block radius
No longer is finding the dream home the only consideration when looking for real estate. You must find a community fit for your buyers too, new Inman contributor Charles Banfield writes
by Charles Banfield May 1
6 steps that transform neglected clients into lifelong partners
Staying in touch with past clients and 'orphans' long after closing could be the key to a lifetime of repeat and referral opportunities. Coach Darryl Davis offers a strategy to help you reconnect
by Darryl Davis May 1
Zillow to offer short-term 'non-exclusive' touring contracts
The new touring agreements will last 7 days and are a response to terms contained in recent commission lawsuit settlements
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
Court grants preliminary approval of settlements with firms in Gibson
The court has granted plaintiffs' motion for preliminary approval of settlements proffered by Compass, The Real Brokerage, Realty One Group, At World Properties and Douglas Elliman
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
EXp Realty promotes Kendall Bonner to VP of industry relations
A year after moving from RE/MAX to eXp Realty, Bonner has been chosen to lead the brokerage's industry relations efforts. She is also the leader of The Kendall Bonner Team in Tampa
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
eXp Realty
The company has promoted Amy Weaver to serve as a senior vice president over US growth. The promotion comes in the wake of C-suite shakeups at the brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
KW CEO predicts headwinds for indie model amid NAR settlement
Keller Williams president and CEO Mark Willis spoke about his return to the Texas franchiser and how commission lawsuits could spark an intense round of brokerage and agent consolidation
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
Engel & Völkers enters Philadelphia, Mexico City markets
Engel & Völkers Philadelphia will be led by Jim Becker, Ed Casella and Logan Rothman, while Mexico City will be helmed by Rodrigo Pérez del Toro and Malusa de Nova
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
12 factors that convince a buyer to pay a full-service commission
Expressing your value to clients begins with knowing yourself, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. You cannot articulate what you have never taken the time to determine on your own
by Carl Medford Apr 30