News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of Jan. 9?
RE/MAX, Ryan Serhant and Keller Williams made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the week's biggest real estate stories to determine if you're up to date on the biggest industry news
by Inman Jan 14
How the industry still struggles to treat everyone's money fairly: Real (Estate) Talk
Opinion
As we approach MLK Day 2022, it's time to explore the ways the housing industry struggles with both consumers and agents being superficially and unfairly judged by their skin color and race — as well as remedies in the works
by Lee Davenport Jan 14
Compass expands its brokerage operations to New Hampshire
Compass has launched its first office in New Hampshire, according to a company announcement. Fifteen top agents will establish the brokerage's presence in Portsmouth
by Marian McPherson Jan 13
Century 21 icon Phil Yeager dead at 91
Yeager spent decades as a franchisor at Century 21, ultimately leading the brand's expansion into Latin America and Europe
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 13
The metaverse and other realities to embrace in 2022
Don’t be threatened by new advancements that you don’t yet understand. Instead, think about their positive impact on the industry, and educate yourself on the ins and outs of virtual real estate — because your clients will be asking about it
by David Parnes AND James Harris Jan 13
REX appeals dismissal of antitrust suit against Oregon's anti-rebate law
Discount brokerage says, 'Oregon failed to show any reason why consumers should be forced to pay thousands of dollars more to buy homes'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 12
Reali expands into San Diego, buys local brokerage TXR Homes
Reali picked up San Diego's TXR Homes just months after it announced a new funding round that netted the company $250M, it was announced Wednesday.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12
Keller Williams launches sports and entertainment agent community
The community gives agents and teams exclusive access to specialized tools and training that help them serve athletes and entertainers. Access to the community is $199 per month and open enrollment ends Feb. 5.
by Marian McPherson Jan 12
Redfin ramping up mortgage business with $135M acquisition
Bay Equity Home Loans closed nearly 10 times as many loans as Redfin Mortgage in 2021
by Daniel Houston Jan 12
Corcoran Group adds first affiliate of 2022: Sarasota and St. Petersburg
The new affiliate led by Liane Jamason and Marc Rasmussen will build on the brokerage's increasingly prominent presence throughout Florida
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
Top Northern California team leaves Compass for Coldwell Banker
The Khrista Jarvis Team — No. 1 medium-sized team in Northern California and No. 1 all-women real estate team — has left Compass to join Coldwell Banker. The 5-person team nearly doubled its business in 2021, netting $600M in sales volume
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12
RE/MAX Holdings' Stephen Joyce: 5 facts to know about the interim CEO
On Tuesday, RE/MAX Holdings CEO Adam Contos announced he was leaving the company after 19 years. Here's everything you need to know about the new man in charge, Stephen Joyce
by Marian McPherson Jan 12
The essential new real estate reads of the past 5 years
Every year, a slew of new real estate books come out that promise to help agents to become, well, even better agents. And every year, Brandon Doyle sifts through the titles to find the most worthwhile reads
by Brandon Doyle Jan 12
Top 12 must-read real estate books of 2021
Improving your skills? Starting a book club? Here are the top real estate reads that'll help you get better at everything — from sharpening your communication chops to upping your Facebook advertising game
by Brandon Doyle Jan 12
6 principles of 'Influence, The Psychology of Persuasion'
Here are the lessons you can learn from Robert Cialdini's must-read book on influence and persuasion — and how to apply them to real estate
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 12
11+ weird things readers have seen their clients do
From Frankenstein labs to electromagnetic scanning devices, here are some really weird client behaviors readers witnessed first-hand
by Inman Jan 12