Trials, teams and 2023: It's Inman's Top 5 stories of the week, Dec. 16-22, 2022
Catch up on this week's most-read stories, as determined by Inman's readers. Here are the top 5 stories of the week, Dec. 16-22, 2022
by Christy Murdock Dec 23
6 red flags to watch out for in 2023 to stay on track in your business
Opinion
Businesses can be complex mechanisms. Make sure you are measuring yours against the standards that will keep the business operational with forward momentum in the new year
by James Becker Dec 23
Inclusive is just a word until it's put into practice
Opinion
An inclusive organization values all members for who they are, not just what they look like, how much money they make or how much power they hold
by Teresa Boardman Dec 23
Sink or swim? That's up to the agents
Opinion
Ask your agents whether they believe your brokerage is a value-added commodity for them, or if your competitors look equally attractive
by John Aaroe Dec 23
Eklund-Gomes renews 5-year contract with Douglas Elliman
Fredrik Eklund, John Gomes and Julia Spillman have decided to stay with the New York City-based firm for another 5 years. The group's 90 agents have completed $4B in sales this year
by Marian McPherson Dec 22
Team structures are absolute nonsense: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about teams, teamerages, and expansion teams and their effect on rankings, how agents can help buyers obtain down payment assistance, plus topics from left, middle and right
by Byron Lazine Dec 22
Broker Spotlight: Noa Levy, The Agency Austin
Today, the spotlight shines on Austin, Texas, managing broker Noa Levy of The Agency, who brings a global perspective to her professional and personal commitments
by Christy Murdock Dec 22
Reality check! 5 steps to take before setting next year's goals
As an agent, when it comes to increasing your business in the new year, you need an actionable plan before the year starts if you want to be intentional and strategic about achieving your goals
by Rainy Hake Austin Dec 22
10 top-tier lead generation strategies (and how to convert 'em)
What lead generation strategies should be your go-to choices for maximum lead conversion in 2023?
by Bernice Ross Dec 22
The McNair Group rejoins Coldwell Banker after 4 years at Compass
Following a 4-year stint at Compass, the 5-person McNair Group has returned to Coldwell Banker, where the team was founded in 2008, it was announced Friday
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 20
The Agency grows Caribbean presence in Dominican Republic
The office will be led by a combination of new and existing managing partners at The Agency as the brokerage marks its 69th franchise
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 20
Real Estate 101: How to make your first vision board
Opinion
A career in real estate can be tricky, with a lot of ups and downs. A vision board can help you maintain the right mindset and serves as a reminder of your big Why
Team structures are a trainwreck. Here's why it's ruining rankings
Opinion
Are some of the biggest teams in the industry really brokerages or teamerages (or vice versa) and how does that affect the way they’re ranked? Before the 2023 rankings come out, let's get this figured out
by Troy Palmquist Dec 20
Coldwell Banker expands Midwest footprint with new acquisition
The brokerage announced that it had acquired the full-service real estate firm d'aprile properties, which closed nearly $1.2B in sales volume last year, according to a report
by Ben Verde Dec 19
Court deals blow to NAR, KW, Anywhere in commission suit
Judge denied requests filed by NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America, allowing Sitzer/Burnett case to continue toward new October trial date
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 19
Real estate in 2022: When the #@!$ finally hit the fan
Soaring mortgage rates, slagging sales, thousands and thousands of layoffs: The past 12 months have offered a jarring reminder that what goes up must come down
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19