So far, the conflict with Iran hasn’t nudged the US housing market. But could it?
Economists typically keep their eyes out for 3 key things when assessing whether a Middle East conflict could weigh on U.S. home sales. Here's what they are
by Taylor Anderson Jun 25
Court gives 15 commission deals final approval in minutes-long hearings
In less than half an hour total, Judge Stephen R. Bough signed off on settlements in the Gibson and Keel antitrust cases
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 24
Waltz secures credit to scale foreign investment platform
According to NAR, foreign buyers account for $42 billion in total U.S. home sales, or 2.0 percent of the total $2.1 trillion market
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 24
Escrow under fire: When the playbook ignores the rulebook
Summer Goralik examines practices drawing fresh regulatory scrutiny, putting questionable, and potentially unlawful, incentives between brokers and escrow back in the spotlight
by Summer Goralik Jun 24
Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture
By embracing service opportunities, The Agency's Vice President of Vibes Makenzie Green writes, agents and brokerages can transform professional influence into a force for meaningful change
by Makenzie Green Jun 24
Facebook Marketplace: The effective tool most agents skip
Holly Brink shares agent Abby Goodell's no-frills strategy for turning Facebook Marketplace posts into legit buyer leads and examines why most agents overlook the platform
by Holly Brink Jun 24
How AI is transforming the role of real estate reviews
While competitors focus on traditional SEO tactics, Molly McKinley writes, forward-thinking pros can build a review foundation to drive AI recommendations for years to come
by Molly McKinley Jun 24
What a '90s movie taught me about women in real estate leadership
Opinion
'I'm right on top of that, Rose.' Here's what ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead’ taught compliance officer Summer Goralik about leadership, trust and showing up for other women
by Summer Goralik Jun 24
Speaking at San Diego Connect is a mitzvah for Michael Liebowitz
The president and CEO of Douglas Elliman sat down with Inman to discuss some of the brokerage's exciting updates and said he doesn't view speaking engagements as a chore, but a good deed
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Judge whittles down Howard Hanna real estate commission lawsuit
No evidence of 'horizontal agreement' by real estate brokerages to inflate commissions, but judge will hear arguments alleging a 'vertical antitrust conspiracy' with NAR
by Matt Carter Jun 23
HomeLister is the latest member of Newfound's brokerage portfolio
HomeLister, a web-based home sale solution, joins Houwzer, Trelora and HomeRise under the Newfound umbrella of tech-forward brokerage services
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 23
Corcoran Genesis acquires Corcoran Ferester Realty
With their combined forces, the companies will have about 65 agents to serve the greater Houston real estate market, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Anywhere names Barri Rafferty chief communications officer
The communications vet and former CEO will handle government relations, events and other functions for the company and will report to CEO Ryan Schneider, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
NAR says lower mortgage rates could help boost sluggish sales. When might that happen?
Amid fighting over the federal funds rate, NAR says home sales were 0.7% lower in May than a year ago as inventory rose to a 4.6-month supply
by Taylor Anderson Jun 23
Compass sues Zillow over private listings ban
The antitrust suit, filed Monday in New York, accuses Zillow of using anticompetitive behavior and represents an escalation in an ongoing feud between the companies
As spring heated up, more agents dealt with opportunistic clients
In the first spring since new rules went into effect, agents told Intel they were more likely to field a hard bargain from a buyer or seller — a trend that squeezed buyer-side commissions from multiple angles
by Daniel Houston Jun 23