Boomerangers, AI, Download: Catch up on Inman's Top 5
Wondering what you missed? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 28
REX gets OK to question Zillow CEO Rich Barton in antitrust suit
Judge Thomas Zilly denied Zillow's motion for a protective order, saying CEO Rich Barton must complete 3 hours of questioning from REX's counsel about the company's 'Project Bookshelf'
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
Chris Heller: Brokerages and teams are playing chicken. Who will win?
The chief real estate officer at OJO also believes teams will continue to get bigger, and that new agents will be willing to trade money for opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 28
Diversifying luxe marketing can increase income by $10s of $1,000s
The 'State of Real Estate Marketing' report released on Friday by Luxury Presence and Sell It Like Serhant surveyed over 1,000 luxury real estate agents to gain marketing insights for 2023
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Keller Williams scoops up high-performing Arizona indie
Chandler-based Infinity & Associates Real Estate did more than a quarter of a billion in volume in each of the last 2 years, according to Keller Williams
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Coldwell Banker snags 20 agents following Villa Real Estate closure
Tim Carr, Steve High, Kim Bibb, Evan Corkett, Jon Flagg and the approximately 20 agents that make up Villa Real Estate will now work under the banner of Coldwell Banker Realty, company says
by Ben Verde Apr 27
Keller Williams, Rocket named best companies for diversity: Forbes
KW, Rocket and Anywhere all landed spots on Forbes' latest list of best employers for diversity. The news comes amid an ongoing push for greater diversity in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Sherry Chris, a real estate icon in 'Pantone Pink,' broke the mold
Opinion
Over her decades-long career in real estate, Sherry Chris was the rare executive who was smart, intuitive and always fun, Brad Inman writes. 'Even in retirement, she will only be a call away'
by Brad Inman Apr 27
Sherry Chris, Anywhere executive and real estate titan, retires
Chris has been a leader at Anywhere for years, most recently as CEO of Anywhere Expansion Brands. She'll continue on with the firm in an advisory role, she told Inman exclusively
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Boomerang agents causing broker whiplash? The Download
Today’s Download focuses on agents who are heading back to where they came from after making a hasty brokerage move
by Christy Murdock Apr 27
Housing drags down US economy for second-straight quarter in Q1
Consumer spending remained high while the broader economy slowed, growing just 1.1% in the first 3 months of 2023, according to data released Thursday by US Bureau of Economic Analysis
by Taylor Anderson Apr 27
Beat the broker blame-game. Hold onto agents in a tough market
Agents who are looking for greener pastures may be blaming you for their lack of listings in this tough market. Here's how to keep them onboard
by Mark Johnson Apr 27
Broker Spotlight: Tiffany McQuaid, McQuaid & Co.
Find out how this Naples, Florida, broker leans into collaboration to ensure that she and her brokerage reach toward their highest potential
by Christy Murdock Apr 27
Mauricio Umansky on how to curate an authentic brand
When you commit to building an authentic brand, you're better able to foster genuine connection with your audience
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 27
Sotheby's unveils new brand ad campaign for post-pandemic era
'Nothing Compares to What's Next,' developed with design agency Huge, builds on the firm's 2021 campaign, positioning clients for a hopeful new era working with a Sotheby's agent
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 26
After years of hype, the all-in-one platform remains elusive
Inman's first-ever Intel technology survey suggests that industry members are more likely to assemble their own solutions rather than use a single, comprehensive technology platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26