Agents are 'fighting uphill' — but there's still opportunity
The shifting market, new buyer behavior and technology are changing how brokers approach their business, Anthony Lamacchia, Alex Vidal and Leo Pareja told Inman Connect San Diego attendees
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Compass boasts 10 all-time high metrics in 2nd quarter earnings
Revenue was up 21.1% YOY to $2.06B, marking a new all-time high for the brokerage. Transactions were also up 20.9% YOY, even as transactions in the market overall dropped by 0.9%
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Anywhere inks enterprise deal with powerhouse platform Canva
Affiliates will have free access to Canva Enterprise starting in Q4 2025. It includes preloaded branded templates and seamless integration into Anywhere's other marketing platforms
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
RE/MAX stays profitable as US agent count, revenue decline
The franchisor's total agent count grew 2.5% from a year ago, to 147,073. But a growing proportion of those agents work outside of RE/MAX's main markets, the US and Canada
by Matt Carter Jul 29
'Hoarding' listings vs. seller's rights? Oppenheim and Sher debate Clear Cooperation
Jason Oppenheim and Ivan Sher participated in an intense debate about Clear Cooperation at Inman Luxury Connect. The issue remains among the most polarizing real estate has seen in years
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Chris Heller and Heller the Home Seller team move to eXp Realty
Heller was affiliated with Keller Williams for 15 years, and most recently was at OJO Labs before becoming chief growth officer at mortgage lender Lower, a position he will retain with the move
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
What luxury buyers want today, according to the experts
C-Suite executives from Douglas Elliman, Engel & Völkers and Sotheby’s International Realty discuss what buyers are looking for today in a panel conversation at Luxury Connect
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 29
Anywhere looks to AI as headwinds subdue revenue growth to 1%
Market headwinds kept franchisor Anywhere's revenue growth nearly flat during Q2. However, a July activity boost and continued AI innovations are keeping the company's spirits high
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings
How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still agents firmly planted on both sides
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Coldwell CEO encourages leaders to give up the M&A 'chase'
Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego, Coldwell Banker Realty president and CEO Kamini Lane talks about industry consolidation and the power of adopting a highly selective M&A strategy
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
'International buyers aren't pulling back' amid global uncertainty
Despite uncertainty, the belief in U.S. real estate hasn't changed, luxury broker Peggy Olin writes. International clients still want to be here
by Peggy Olin Jul 29
You’re leaving money on the table when you don’t know your numbers
Troy Palmquist talks with Sean Soderstrom of Courted about how agents and brokers can use data more effectively to transform their businesses
by Troy Palmquist Jul 28
Keller Williams CEO: Private listings should be a 'local decision'
Chris Czarnecki also spoke with Inman about guiding agents through a tough market and the heartwarming ways he saw them pitch in to help Texas flood victims
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
5-second rule: What a homepage needs to make visitors stay
Marketing expert Jon Krabbe shares strategies that optimize your website to immediately engage visitors, reduce bounce rates and improve lead capture
by Jon Krabbe Jul 28
Can a $1 price tag get your lagging listing off the books? The Download
As the $1 listing trend gathers steam, it's time to take a closer look at how it works and whether it's right for your sellers
by Christy Murdock Jul 28
Putting it all together: The complete guide to working with athletes and celebrities
We've rounded up all five days of Cara Ameer's advice on working with high-end, high-profile, high-stakes clients from the worlds of sports and entertainment
by Cara Ameer Jul 26