Top producing Vero Beach agent joins Douglas Elliman in Florida
After serving the area for a decade, Michael Merrill is known as a top luxury specialist, closing over $600M in sales. He will join the brokerage at its newly opened Vero Beach office
by Ben Verde Jun 22
Recognizing the distance we have yet to travel toward full equality
Opinion
To fulfill the promise of our founders, and of Juneteenth, it's time to prioritize affordability and access for Black Americans
by Carl Medford Jun 22
Real estate companies are actually not laying off staff right and left
Opinion
Recent headlines have been filled with news of layoffs, but look closer. The companies where layoffs are occurring are wholly unrepresentative of the real estate industry and don't represent a major trend
by Joseph Rand Jun 22
Oregon Sotheby's merger makes affiliate largest by volume in state
In 2021, The Hasson Co. brought in more than $2.8B in sales volume, and Cascade Sotheby's brought in over $3B in sales volume, according to a press release from Sotheby's
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 22
Here's what you're doing to shift with the market: Pulse
Opinion
This week, we wanted to know: What adjustments are you making to business as usual to meet the demands of a shifting market?
by Inman Jun 22
What's a 'reset' anyway? A veteran's take on the Fed chair's comments
Opinion
Interest rates and out-of-whack supply and demand have Powell calling for a market 'reset.' Here's what that means for the real estate industry
by Jay Thompson Jun 22
The internet is a hotbed for criminal behavior
Opinion
It isn’t safe to be on the internet, but that is where business comes from these days. Here's what to look out for and ideas for keeping yourself safer from online predators
by Teresa Boardman Jun 22
Will mortgage rates doom the housing market? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss rising interest rates, reluctant luxury homebuyers and an Inman Marketeer
by Byron Lazine Jun 21
EXp to acquire Canadian real estate search portal, brokerage Zoocasa
The acquisition is intended to help boost eXp Realty's online lead search generation and listing portal opportunities for its agents and brokers
by Ben Verde Jun 21
Opendoor's buy-to-list premium drops dramatically: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
The heady days of record home price appreciation — the most significant driver of iBuyer profitability — appear to be coming to a close (for now)
by Mike DelPrete Jun 21
7 types of videos every real estate agent should master
Opinion
Sharing your personality via video will help you connect with clients and build your business in a tangible way. That can translate into a long and healthy career path
by Laura Stace Jun 21
As layoffs continue, Inman revives Talent Pass for Connect New York
With job cuts in the real estate industry continuing, Inman is launching a Talent Pass to provide newly jobless real estate professionals free access to Inman Connect New York in January
by Inman Jun 21
Cash buyers have upper hand as mortgage rates rise
Opinion
Although there is still an inventory shortage, cash buyers can use this time to enjoy a wider selection of homes than buyers who are taking out a loan
by Bonnie Heatzig Jun 21
How to help women and minorities in real estate rise 
Opinion
Leaders have to intentionally create space and structure for minorities on their team to have an equitable experience. This responsibility has the opportunity to create a lasting impact for your brokerage
by Rainy Hake Austin Jun 21
3 things every agent should do as Q3 begins
Opinion
As we enter the second half of the year, taking the time to pause and reset is yet another way to ensure success. Here you'll find specific strategies to help you re-boot this summer
The rise of new technology helps indies compete
Opinion
Think indie shops can't compete with big-box brokerages? Think again! New technology gives small brokerages big recruiting energy when pitching to new agents
by Ian Hoover Jun 21