Must-read books for growing your real estate business
Add these suggestions to your reading list for real-world stories and actionable advice
by Brandon Doyle Jan 18
Kelman: 'I probably should have closed the iBuying business earlier'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman told the 'AP' he wishes he'd closed RedfinNow earlier than during the market correction taking place, calling the business model too risky and expensive
by Ben Verde Jan 17
Indie brokerages lead the way in 2022 NYC agent growth: Report
NYC-based real estate license education platform Corofy released its latest brokerage ranking list which was dominated by independent firms, including SERHANT. and Casa Blanca
by Marian McPherson Jan 17
RE/MAX launches ad campaign highlighting the agent's value
With the tagline, 'The right agent can lead the way,' the campaign includes broadcast spots and digital assets that show RE/MAX agents are equipped to help consumers through any market
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 17
Why Keller Williams is a tech biz, according to its chief digital officer
In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, Chris Cox, KW's chief technology and digital officer, told Inman what agents are asking for since the market changed
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 17
Opendoor in 2023: The iBuying king and a business model in turmoil
Opendoor faces a fight for survival after ‘an abrupt strategy pivot’ sent it to 2023 ‘without a proven business model.’ See the 5 biggest challenges facing the king of a troubled business model
by Taylor Anderson Jan 17
Agree to disagree: 11 real estate leaders dust off crystal ball for 2023
The market isn't done falling but could soon stabilize, according to a survey of real estate executives and economists conducted by Point
by Daniel Houston Jan 17
LISTEN: Commemorating Dr. King’s dream for fair housing with The King Center
Opinion
The inception of federal fair housing and every subsequent expansion of fair housing rests on Dr. King’s willing sacrifice of his life for every American
by Lee Davenport Jan 16
What you can do to support and empower women in 2023
It's a new year, but women agents still face decades-old challenges. Make these strategic moves to elevate your career and support women in the housing industry
by Amie Quirarte Jan 14
Bess Freedman, Serhant butt heads (again) after bizarre pitch to BHS
In a bold move to start the new year, a SERHANT. representative pitched the brokerage's training and coaching programs to BHS CEO Bess Freedman, although BHS already has its own programs
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Keller Williams to pay $40M to settle cold call class action lawsuit
As part of the deal, the real estate franchisor also agreed to create a task force to 'enhance compliance' with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 13
Engel & Völkers enters Central America with Costa Rican shops
The opening of 2 new shops in Playa Hermosa/Papagayo and Tamarindo marks the global luxury brokerage's first foray into Central America
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Foreclosures, forecasts, fix-and-flips: What Attom's data can tell us about 2023
Opinion
Whether you’re a Realtor or a homeowner, market conditions in 2023 are going to vary wildly across the country
by Bernice Ross Jan 13
Redfin adds energy cost estimates to listing information
The new feature, prepared through a partnership between the brokerage and Wattbuy, will display an estimate of the homes' monthly electricity bills and seasonal changes in pricing
by Ben Verde Jan 12
Is the housing market responsible for eXp's lagging growth? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the lagging growth at eXp, rising consumer confidence and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right
by Byron Lazine Jan 12
Brokerage executives predict falling profits, economic decline in 2023
Real estate leaders are pessimistic about the state of the economy, but nevertheless upbeat about their ability to take share in a chaotic market, according to a new survey from Delta Media Group
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12