HomeServices tells court it's too early for $4.7B Sitzer ruling
The Berkshire Hathaway affiliate says final judgment in the case shouldn't come before settlements are finalized, a process the franchisor does not expect to be 'uncontroversial'
Introducing the stages of 2024's Inman Connect Las Vegas
This year's Inman Connect event will be setting the stages to provide everything agents, brokers, marketers and CEOs need to make decisions, deploy new real estate strategies and gain clarity
by Laura Monroe Apr 4
Jennifer Berman was a godmother to million-dollar agents everywhere
The real estate industry is in mourning as it says goodbye to one of its most powerful and glamorous figures, DirectOffer Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Berman
by Bernice Ross Apr 4
Broker Spotlight: Kristin Perkins, eXp Realty Utah
Find out what this Utah broker sees in the year ahead, and learn how she defines good leadership in today's topsy-turvy market
by Troy Palmquist Apr 4
10 reasons to embrace the shift to a seller-focused business
Opinion
If agents want to beat out their local competition, writes trainer and leadership expert Jeff Glover, they need to start focusing on owning the listing inventory in their markets
by Jeff Glover Apr 4
How great agents win in the face of NAR settlement misinformation
Consumer misconceptions post-NAR settlement are wild. Jimmy Burgess talks to Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers on how to communicate with today's buyers and sellers
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 4
4 strategies to help team leaders defuse agent-to-agent drama 
Helping to facilitate strong agent-to-agent relationships is crucial for team leaders and brokers, writes trainer and CEO Suzanne Seini, and takes practice and guidance
by Suzanne Seini Apr 4
Kentucky, W. Virginia move to ban exclusive, right-to-list agreements
New laws enacted to prevent the use of Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Services — or NTRAPs — are sweeping the nation as critics decry alleged deceptive and predatory practices
by Taylor Anderson Apr 3
Compass acquires 3,100-agent Gulf Coast giant Latter & Blum
Latter & Blum has been an indie for more than 100 years and today boasts more than 3,100 agents. The deal pushes Compass into Louisiana and Mississippi for the first time
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 3
opendoor
The federal agency will send checks to 54,689 consumers it says were deceived by advertising and marketing claims made by the iBuyer
New commission lawsuit in New York may draw FTC attention
The antitrust case from homebuyer and homeseller Hao Zhe Wang alleges MLS and broker services are illegally tied
On the cusp of capital? Doubts creep in, broker-owners tell Intel
Brokerage leaders told Intel their faith in improving capital conditions is still alive but weakening. What happens next remains an open question with high stakes for the real estate industry
by Daniel Houston Apr 3
Focus on these 5 people-first strategies to fuel your business
Forget high-tech tools and complex formulas for success, writes broker-owner Tania Moore. Building a satisfying real estate career comes down to these 5 people-centered steps
by Tania Moore Apr 3
NAR's settlement paints a murky commission picture for consumers
CEO Sean Frank writes that an unintended consequence of new MLS changes is that real estate transactions become less transparent to the buyers and sellers they're meant to serve
by Sean Frank Apr 2
April is Fair Housing Month. How to handle a sensitive topic with grace
As real estate professionals, we are often our clients’ first and sole trusted advisers, writes Dr. Lee Davenport. It's key that we proactively 'school' them on what fairness in real estate looks like
by Lee Davenport Apr 2
LeadingRE adds 'Notable' partner to Solutions Group
Notable white labels its lending solution to brokerages and allows the seller to choose the project team and pay them as needed in an array of flexible methods
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 1