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Ahead of the National Association of Realtors' commission settlements Friday, some agents are reevaluating their memberships and considering the American Real Estate Association instead
NAR would agree not to create rules that allow listing agents to set compensation for buyer brokers as part of the settlement. HomeServices of America not included in the deal
Finding harmony between tradition and innovation in luxury real estate, Mauricio Umansky writes, is about tapping into time honored practices while leaving room for improvisation and creativity
Broker-owner Karen Shanahan Garrett writes that women in real estate have a role to play in filling the leadership and communication vacuum that currently exists in the industry
Fathom posted a $24M annual loss during a Q4 and 2023 earnings call Thursday afternoon, with executives saying the brokerage's transaction volume dropped less than the industry overall
Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons seeks to overturn rulings awarding Shauncy Claud nearly $1M after a court found the firm wrongfully fired her for filing a discrimination complaint
Learn how a generous friend helped this award-winning Arkansas broker launch her epic 25-year career in real estate
The high-profile luxury agent has worked with Douglas Elliman since 2021 and served as a longtime agent with Rodeo Realty before that. He will now align with Compass’s Beverly Hills office
Real estate agents are optimistic their client pipelines will improve from last year's lows — but it may take longer than hoped, according to shifting sentiments in the latest Inman Intel Index
Following on the heels of Mauricio Umansky and Rick Hilton — her stepdad and uncle, respectively — the Inman Global Influencer has risen to the top of the Beverly Hills luxury market in short time
Opinion
New Inman contributor Anita Legacy Blue, president of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, writes that despite a move away from corporate DEI, real estate can't afford to move backward
A lack of focus, prioritization and patience can undermine your best ideas and keep them from coming to fruition, writes marketing expert Molly McKinley
Much of your income potential is totally controlled by the activities you choose to do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes, along with your willingness to adjust to the market
The Kalispell, Montana-based affiliate is adding an office of 8 agents to Sandpoint, Idaho, as the town's luxury market grows
EXp Realty's agents and brokers received $232M in revenue share and equity benefits in 2023. The year's payout was a 4% decrease from 2022