Pent-up demand isn't the only thing fueling hot market: Realogy CEO
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider pointed to shifts in consumer behavior and low mortgage rates as additional reasons for the unprecedented rise in home sales over the past 7 weeks
by Patrick Kearns Jul 31
The Real Word: What is the future of urban living?
Opinion
More this week: what to expect when scooping up low-priced fixers and how listing descriptions are now highlighting Zoom rooms
by Byron Lazine Jul 31
Realogy saw transactions plummet as pandemic raged in Q2
Transaction sides in the franchise and brokerage business both fell more than 20% year over year, but June offered positive signs
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Moving at 'breakneck speed,' Redfin posts unexpected revenue growth
After announcing 8% year-over-year revenue growth, CEO Glenn Kelman said 'it would be hard to overstate how strong' the housing market is right now
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 30
Keller Williams launches new franchisees in Paraguay and Serbia
As of June 30, the company has expanded into 232 market centers across 45 regions outside the United States and Canada
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Lawsuit alleges Realogy's NRT is offering big agent signing bonuses after all
Complaint alleges NRT's Targeted Agent Recruitment Program uses 'significant sign-on bonuses as incentives' to attract top producers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 30
How to focus on your team by fostering positivity
Given everything that 2020 brought on, it's understandable if your team members are feeling a little down and unmotivated. So, here are a few tips to help perk up your team and nudge them to achieve their goals for the year
by Kathleen Black Jul 30
Coronavirus has made real estate tech mainstream — but more innovation is needed 
Opinion
Although the bulk of the real estate transaction used to occur offline, this year, things have changed. Innovation is now a priority, and consumers are widely adopting digital solutions — but are the efforts enough?
by Tom Willerer Jul 30
Agent wages are rising, but not everywhere or for everyone
New data shows that as of May 2019 the average U.S. agent salary was $62,060. But wages are moving in different directions in different states
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Pulse: What are you leaning on to get through 2020?
In looking back, what do you think is responsible for keeping your business going this year? Is it your team leader, colleagues, digital platforms, communication tools or something else?
by Inman Jul 29
Trends, strategies and apps that'll shape business in 2020
What are the most important trends to watch? How can agents make sure they thrive in this new normal? What are some noteworthy apps to consider? These distinguished female real estate leaders share their best tips
by Bernice Ross Jul 29
Corcoran's biggest franchise expands again by acquisition
Corcoran Global Living has acquired Discovery Bay Properties, an East Bay, California-based brokerage and former Intero franchisee with roughly 100 agents
by Patrick Kearns Jul 28
As bidding wars spike, 20% of winning offers waive inspection contingency
Low mortgage rates, a severe inventory shortage and pandemic-related uncertainty are pushing buyers to take risks in a hot market
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
Earnings calls will reveal impact of COVID-19 on Zillow, Redfin, Realogy
Company earnings this week and next will likely provide insight in the coming weeks into how big an impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on real estate. Here's what to expect
by Patrick Kearns Jul 28
Pulse: The social media tools our readers can't live without
Digital marketing is becoming increasingly important — if not absolutely essential — in this new normal. So, this week, our readers share the social media tools they can't live without today
by Inman Jul 28
Want to cultivate a top-producing team? Follow these 5 steps
Building a top-producing team takes work. It's not just about having talented team members on board — it's about cultivating those talents, setting team and personal goals, pushing for innovation, and a few other steps