Seasonality is back, iBuying is alive, and other big earnings takeaways
This week saw a flood of real estate company earnings reports. Overall, they indicate the market is well-positioned and maybe returning to some semblance of normalcy
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Keller Williams launches referral, training program for military members
Keller Williams latest program, KW Military, aims to help agents use their military experience to build robust businesses through a series of courses and training events
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
How are indies faring? Get a glimpse into this indie broker-owner's business
Opinion
As a Realtor and broker-owner of Boardman Realty, Teresa Boardman has vast experience working in and running an independent brokerage. Here's her take on what it's like to be an indie broker and what the future might look like
by Teresa Boardman Nov 11
'7 Habits of Highly Effective People': Lessons for real estate
Here's how to harness the power of Stephen R. Covey's work and apply it to your real estate career
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 11
ryan serhant inman connect
Bright lights, big ideas and boldface names. We just added some serious firepower to the stage for January's event.
by Rachel Mastandrea Nov 10
To pie or not to pie: Why this team is ditching the treat this year
The pandemic has impacted homeless populations across the country. Rather than the standard advertising-based pie giveaway this Thanksgiving, consider a meaningful alternative. Here's what one mega team is doing
by Carl Medford Nov 10
Engel & Völkers opens up shop in Raleigh, North Carolina
The brokerage's license partner of Engel & Völkers Charlotte, Yuriy Vaynshteyn, will help lead the new office, alongside Nikita Zhitov and Vincenzo Verdino, founders of CityPlat Commercial Real Estate, a Raleigh-area firm
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
Fathom reports major double-digit growth in revenue and agents in Q3
Revenue was up 80%, real estate transactions were up 42% and agent count grew by 50% at the end-to-end services platform
by Matt Carter Nov 10
Team losing momentum? 5 tips for a successful turnaround
Whether a loss of momentum or a full-on crisis, turnarounds are tough — not impossible. Here are five steps teams use to turn it around for the win
by Chris Pollinger Nov 10
Compass sees both revenue and losses rise in 3rd quarter
The brokerage brought in $1.74B between July and September, but also lost $100M — and sees seasonality returning to the business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
Keller Williams sees transactions dip, volume rise in Q3 — but no word on IPO
The company's latest earnings report reveals that the coronavirus pandemic is still impacting the housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
EXp founder Glenn Sanford: 'Zillow turned their tail and ran'
Glenn Sanford made the comment while on stage at EXPCON about a week after Zillow revealed plans to abandon iBuying
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
Glenn Sanford: eXp will hit 500K agents in 5 years
The company has long been open about having major ambitions, but Sanford said Wednesday that eXp's current trajectory will soon take it to half a million agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
EXp's CMO on how the company keeps growing
Courtney Chakarun, who is spending this week at her company's EXPCON event, spoke to Inman about eXp's growth, leadership and branding
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
Rising mortgage rates won't be 'major deterrent to homebuyers'
Although rates will rise, they will remain very competitive when compared to historic averages, and it would take a significantly greater increase in rates to negatively impact prices. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why
by Matthew Gardner Nov 10
EXp Realty CEO Jason Gesing on why eXp is growing so rapidly
EXp CEO Jason Gesing also told Inman that franchising may see waning popularity, while iBuying is likely to remain a niche offering
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10