Zillow settles with NYC broker who sued StreetEasy over fees
Broker George T. Spyridakis alleged the rental listing platform effectively 'masked' listings while charging daily marketing fees. He withdrew the case this week after reaching a settlement
by Taylor Anderson May 15
Vija Williams joins eXp Realty, launches UPGRADE community
Vija Williams has joined eXp Realty and launched UPGRADE, a new agent-focused community. The initiative aims to elevate agents, team leaders and brokers through holistic growth
by Richelle Hammiel May 15
Keller Williams pledges support for inclusion with Natalie Davis hire
Davis, a broker and coach, will replace Julia Lashay Israel as Keller Williams' head of Community Growth. The appointment reflects the franchisor's commitment to inclusivity, executives said
by Marian McPherson May 15
Luxury home showing tips
More and more agents are showing homes north of the million-dollar mark with tactics that should only be used on mid-range or lower listings, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist May 15
Fathom Realty CEO says company will be 'EBITDA positive' in Q2
New Elevate program providing 'concierge-level services' to agents is off to such a strong start that Fathom executives have temporarily suspended guidance while they rework 2025 forecast
by Matt Carter May 13
Berkshire Hathaway, Crye-Leike attempts to transfer case denied
The denial by Judge Bough is the latest in a string of court losses for the 2 remaining real estate companies that have yet to reach settlement agreements in homeseller commission cases
by Taylor Anderson May 13
Barbara Corcoran's NYC penthouse goes under contract in a day
Corcoran asked $12M for the 5th Ave. duplex with sweeping Central Park views and reportedly received multiple bids that pushed the contract price above asking
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
Judge strikes John Davis' request from record, calling it 'scandalous'
Judge called Davis’ demand for arbitration ‘redundant, immaterial, impertinent, and scandalous,’ but ruled the former CEO made reasonable attempts to arbitrate his case against Keller Williams
by Taylor Anderson May 13
Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book
The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass' launch this month of physical books of the brokerage's exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble
by Lillian Dickerson May 12
Agents' iron commission grip slips slowly in spring: Intel Index survey
Most agents feel like they have compensation talks under control. But as the busy season ramped up, Intel Index survey results suggest homebuyers and sellers alike made only incremental gains
by Daniel Houston May 12
Dueling with dual agency in the age of private listing networks
Opinion
Is dual agency fair to buyers, sellers and agents? In the age of private listing networks, Spencer Krull writes, it's worth examining who the practice benefits
by Spencer Krull May 12
Anywhere brings on Steve Capezza to head M&A efforts
The former Side and Zillow leader will work in his new role to grow Anywhere through acquisitions and mergers across opportunities that span brokerage, title and transaction services
by Lillian Dickerson May 12
Trending: A winning gorilla debate answer, and TikTok holds on
From soft features to shifting strategies, the latest platform updates show that connection, not performance, is what cuts through. Digital marketing expert Jessi Healey breaks it down
by Jessi Healey May 11
Hoby Hanna's not holding back about NAR: The Download
As Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna offers his unvarnished opinions on NAR, we're looking at other industry leaders who are calling for change while focused on growth
by Christy Murdock May 10
Insurance a top concern as experts predict higher premiums
Over 55% of agents who were recently surveyed by the California Association of Realtors said access to homeowners insurance was their No. 1 concern, more than double from last year
by Taylor Anderson May 9
Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: 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 May 9