Struggling agents, 3 mins with Trump, ChatGPT revolution: Top 5
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 Jun 20
HomeServices selects Jimmy Burgess as new coaching exec
Burgess, who has decades of experience in real estate and leadership, will serve as the chief coaching officer at HomeServices of America.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
Despite weak demand, brokerages logged revenue growth this spring
The progress came even as competition for listings cooled across the country. Inman breaks down how the industry navigated the spring homebuyer season using insights powered by Market View
by Daniel Houston Jun 19
Streaming: Recruiting rules of 3s
Tune in to Inman Access as Vija Williams, head of industry at Place, tells you how to develop a winning recruiting plan and implement effective productivity systems
by Inman Jun 19
Inman Market View: See how your local real estate data stacks up
With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team helps track the course of 500 local housing markets in this new monthly series
by Daniel Houston Jun 19
How to use strategy, tech and real talk to keep deals moving
Transaction hesitation is real, but deals are getting done. Here’s how broker-owner Jaclyn Kelley and her agents have been keeping business steady in a tough market
by Jaclyn Kelley Jun 19
Stop undervaluing your work: Say no with confidence, own your worth
When you say yes to something misaligned, you’re saying no to your deeper purpose, Debra Trappen writes. Discover the power of saying no and claiming your value
by Debra Trappen Jun 19
YouTuber Kyler Ferris unveils video mega team after return to eXp
Ferris has launched what eXp Realty calls a 'first-of-its-kind video-powered mega team' in Houston, in partnership with eXp real estate agent and YouTube creator Joe Rodriguez
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 18
It’s not just KW! Compass was hit with a telemarketing lawsuit, too
A renter outside Portland, Oregon, sued Compass this week, saying its agents contacted her despite her phone being on the National Do Not Call Registry and multiple requests to stop calling
by Taylor Anderson Jun 18
Lake Homes Realty branches out with new firm for mountain homes
The standalone brokerage will service clients across 21 states to start, with a focus on homes at elevation, with a mountain view, or those within a community shaped by the mountains
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Redfin teams up with Thumbtack on home improvement offering
The partnership is meant to help homeowners find tradespeople who can do tasks such as painting, cleaning, HVAC maintenance and more, the companies announced Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings
Opinion
The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes
by Jeff Tucker Jun 18
Keller Williams hit with new telemarketing lawsuit in New York
A New York homeowner claims text messages sent by an associate broker at Keller Williams amounted to an ‘invasion of her privacy’ and a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
by Taylor Anderson Jun 17
Anywhere cuts earnings estimate by 10% amid sluggish 2025 sales
Anywhere now expects to earn as much as 10% less in the second quarter of 2025 than it projected in April, according to a new SEC filing. The company's stock price fell sharply in early trading hours
by Taylor Anderson Jun 17
Keller Williams launches master franchise in North Macedonia
The company now has 18 master franchises in Europe and is actively looking for new expansion opportunities across most of the inhabited world, according to an announcement on Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 17
Compass AI is poised to bring agents 'massive productivity gains'
With the update, real estate agents will now be able to speak prompts to Compass AI, freeing up time for other tasks, Rory Golod, president of growth and West regions at Compass, told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17