Take care of your money and it’ll take care of you: The Download
Each week on The Download, take a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week so you can meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR's membership fee hike and balancing your budget
by Christy Murdock May 12
10 things that are killing deals in 2023 (and how to avoid them)
This market will be another badge of honor we can add to our resume, and will position us to be the best possible advisers to clients and prospects
by Cara Ameer May 12
Engel & Völkers enters nation's capital with 14th Street shop
The new office, led by License Partners Rick Foster, Tom Spier, Phil Di Ruggiero and Travis Gray, will service neighborhoods in DC as well as select counties across Virginia and Maryland
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
Coldwell Banker Warburg launches 'What Moves Her' chapter
Establishing a local version of the campaign will allow CB Warburg to have a more direct impact on female real estate professionals in the community, the company exclusively told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
Real estate stocks are suddenly and finally on fire
Redfin, Opendoor and Compass have all seen their share prices rally in recent days — suggesting that after years of the cold shoulder investors are warming to the sector
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
Make people matter: 4 ways to positively impact agent retention
In the second part of his two-part series, Chase Williams looks at the actionable steps you can take to make an impact on your retention
by Chase Williams May 11
Data storytelling: The key to smarter agent recruitment
Rather than focusing on numbers and statistics, data storytelling allows you to translate numbers into insights that are more easily understood and can be integrated into better decision-making
by Diana Zaya May 11
Broker Spotlight: Johnny Chappell, Compass Carolinas
Find out how this former TV news anchor made a gradual pivot into real estate and built an award-winning North Carolina brokerage
by Christy Murdock May 11
Fathom Realty narrows losses but agent growth slows in Q1
With 10,628 agents on board as of March 31, Fathom grew by 258 agents in the first 3 months of the year but posted a $5.7M Q1 net loss, according to a Q1 earnings call Wednesday
by Matt Carter May 11
Understanding the Hispanic population’s role in real estate
The real estate market is constantly evolving, and as we look ahead to the coming years, the Hispanic population is poised to play a major role in the industry
Compass revenue drops in Q1, but losses continue improvement
The brokerage brought in a total of $957M in revenue and lost $150M. The results are something of a repeat from Q4 2022
by Jim Dalrymple II May 9
The Agency grows Midwest presence with office in Indianapolis
In March 2022, the brokerage made its 1st foray into the Midwest with a location in Birmingham, Michigan. Managing Partner Traci Garontakos is leading The Agency Indianapolis
WATCH: UWM CEO Mat Ishbia gets shoved by 7-footer at NBA game
Ishbia, majority owner of the Phoenix Suns, was knocked over by Nuggets' star Nikola Jokic in a play that headed his way, for which he was given a technical foul
by Taylor Anderson May 8
15 contract mistakes that need to stop now
Solid communication, attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile are all necessary to create a well-thought-out contract package
by Cara Ameer May 8
NAR raises alarm on  floor plan use, vacant lot scams, 'unfair' contracts
Charlie Lee, the National Association of Realtors' senior counsel, spoke on legal issues impacting agents at the MLS Association Executives Session at the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday
Unleashing the trolls: Unpacking the wild world of online comments
If you don’t have something nice to say, go ahead and say it anyway
by Troy Palmquist May 6