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
'A no-brainer:' RE/MAX aligns with 70-agent SoCal brokerage
Long Beach-based Proper Real Estate has affiliated with the global franchisor, bringing along 70 agents and rebranding to RE/MAX Proper
by Ben Verde May 5
Complex hikes, deal-killers, Zillow earnings: Here's Inman's Top 5
Wondering what you missed? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week
by Dani Vanderboegh May 5
What layoffs? Most of real estate industry is ramping up, data shows
Employers posted another hot hiring month as the spring housing market picked up, exceeding strong overall numbers, according to data released Friday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston May 5
Keller Williams scoops up second Arizona-based indie of 2023
Twelve-year-old independent brokerage Tru Realty has joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Thursday. Tru Realty has generated $450.6 million in sales volume since 2021
by Marian McPherson May 5
How to talk to clients about money (and all the rest): The Download
Agents can deal with economic headwinds by understanding their buyers' mindset and helping them tap into down payment resources
by Christy Murdock May 5
Redfin narrows losses as revenue falls 45% in first 3 months of 2023
Redfin's Q1 revenue declined 45% year over year to $325.7M, as gross profits from its real estate services took a tumble amid a harsh housing market, according to an earnings call Thursday
by Marian McPherson May 4
RE/MAX revenue, US agent count, continue to drop in Q1
Total revenue dropped 6.2% year over year and US agent count fell 5.4%, according to earnings data released Thursday as the real estate brokerage continues to wrestle with a shifting market
Value of promoting sustainability in listings keeps falling, Realtors say
An Inman analysis of NAR data on residential sustainability over the past 7 years reveals that fewer agents and brokers believe touting energy efficiency in listings elicits meaningful results
Broker Spotlight: Aaron Kirman, AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate
Find out why this high-flying Beverly Hills real estate broker is in the spotlight and learn what he predicts for the rest of 2023
by Christy Murdock May 4
The dirty little secret you need to know about agent retention
As business owners, it's important to do the math and understand what causes some agents to leave your brokerage
by Chase Williams May 4
Anywhere shares seesaw after company reports $138M loss in Q1
The brokerage giant spooked investors with its latest earnings report, in which 1st-quarter revenues were down 31% year over year
by Daniel Houston May 3
Christie's brings on Islandia as new affiliate in US Virgin Islands
The independently owned Islandia Real Estate is now Islandia St. John Christie's International Real Estate, led by Managing Director Keleigh Rees and based in Cruz Bay, St. John
Eyes on inventory as Q1 earnings ramp up following a chilling 2022
Jay McCanless, a senior vice president of equity research at Wedbush Securities, reveals what he'll be watching as publicly traded real estate companies post Q1 earnings this week and next
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
Real-world ways this tech-forward firm is using ChatGPT
Stop focusing on repetitive tasks and start focusing on the kind of client service that moves the needle and grows your business
by Eric Bramlett May 3