It's 'difficult' for buyers 'to negotiate lower commission rates,' watchdog says
The Consumer Policy Center says that buyer's agents have learned to hedge against the newfound ability of buyers and sellers to negotiate rates
by Taylor Anderson Nov 3
New client leads, murky waters: October's mixed bag for real estate
Agents in October were less certain about the year ahead, even as they reported modest gains in their potential client pools. What gives? Intel combs through the results from its latest survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 3
Compass provides long-awaited clarity on the Anywhere merger
This week on The Download, Robert Reffkin answered many of the most-asked questions around the Compass-Anywhere merger in an Inman Exclusive
by Christy Murdock Nov 3
Want AI to recommend you in online search? Do these 7 things
SEO isn't dead, but generative engine optimization is changing the rules of engagement
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 2
Compass targets Zillow's warnings to agents in new brief
In a new brief filed as part of the case against Zillow, Compass criticized the portal's alleged powers of 'intimidation' and claimed it was trying to serve as a regulatory agency
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
RE/MAX CEO: Consolidation 'could help accelerate our strategy'
Erik Carlson said the company's franchisees are 'seeing a lot more inbound activity here,' which may, in part, be in response to the recently announced acquisition of Anywhere by Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Redfin vs. Compass vs. Zillow: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 31
pros and cons of AI for real estate
'The reason that we are so obsessed with this technology is because it helps us with every single aspect of our business,' Rocket CEO Varun Krishna says in detailing how AI will power growth
by Matt Carter Oct 30
zillow private listing ban
CEO Jeremy Wacksman told Inman the portal is focused on 'ourselves and what we can control.' Zillow also said Thursday that 80% of home transactions involve one of its products
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
How boutique brokerages can outpace big-box brands with value-added systems and programs
The most effective value-add programs go beyond marketing buzzwords, Rainy Hake Austin writes, to authentic service, tailored expertise and a clear understanding of client needs
by Rainy Hake Austin Oct 30
Redfin hits back at Compass, notches victory in Zillow case
Attorneys for Redfin called Compass' request for documents related to its stalled private listings ban amounted to a 'fishing expedition.' A judge later denied Compass' request
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
AI expert: Agents must harness AI or be replaced by those who do
Use existing artificial intelligence to your advantage, Kevin Hawkins writes in his new book. ‘You don't have to worry about AI replacing you. You have to worry about agents using AI replacing you’
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
Compass Buyer Demand tool
Troy Palmquist examines Compass’ newly announced tech tool and the debate between open and 'walled garden' ecosystems
by Troy Palmquist Oct 29
Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)
US Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing
by Taylor Anderson Oct 29
Your words are undermining your value. Here's how to fix the problem
On this episode, former Realtor.com CEO and 50-year veteran Allan Dalton explains why words like ‘past client,’ ‘listing agent’ and ‘comps’ are killing your value and offers smart replacements
An image of arrows on a chart with a stick figure holding a telescope to symbolize real estate's leadership problem.
This industry doesn’t need more agents, coach Lori Muller writes, it needs more leaders. Here are 5 ways to level-up your leadership for today’s tough market
by Lori Muller Oct 28