Windermere reinforces DEI pledge with appointment of new director
Brooks Glenn will serve as the Seattle-based brokerage's diversity, equity and inclusion director. President OB Jacobi said Windermere 'feels strongly' that now is the time to bolster DEI efforts
by Marian McPherson Feb 12
Sibcy Cline settlement makes it past 1st round in court
Judge Stephen R. Bough of the US District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted preliminary approval to the $895K deal, finding it 'fair, reasonable and adequate'
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 12
Redfin to shed 450 staffers after $100M rental deal with Zillow
On the same day Redfin inked a new $100M partnership to syndicate Zillow rental listings in multifamily buildings, the company said it would eliminate approximately 450 positions
by Taylor Anderson Feb 12
Investor who worked with Fox & Friends host sentenced for fraud
Bert Whalen was ordered to serve over 3 years in prison for his role in a scheme to sell hundreds of dilapidated homes to rookie investors, working at times with a former host of Fox & Friends
by Taylor Anderson Feb 12
Here's one thing you would tell yourself as a new agent: Pulse
Here are the words of wisdom, encouragement and advice you'd give yourself if you could turn back time in your career
by Inman Feb 12
3 non-traditional places to start recruiting your next team member
The industry is changing, and your same recruiting tactics may no longer work. Broker Julie Busby offers new ideas for building your team today
by Julie Busby Feb 12
5 ways to avoid burnout and reignite your passion
Forget the runaround from unqualified clients, coach Darryl Davis writes. Learn to set healthy boundaries and take care of yourself, so you can take care of business
by Darryl Davis Feb 12
Goal! C21 kicks off partnership with Major League Soccer
Century 21 and Major League Soccer announced the partnership on Tuesday. MLS fans will see Century 21 ads and commercials at key league events, leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
by Marian McPherson Feb 11
Commission plaintiffs sue Sibcy Cline — and settle for nearly $1M
The independent, Ohio-based real estate brokerage will pay $895K to settle a lawsuit known as Keel for its lead plaintiff, bringing the total settlement fund for plaintiffs in the case to $11.5M
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 11
Referral fees: The Twilight Zone of compensation disclosure?
Opinion
Amid sweeping commission changes and the push for greater transparency in real estate, rules around referral fees remain elusive, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes for Inman
by Summer Goralik Feb 11
Choosing the right brokerage: What new agents need to know
Deciding which brokerage to join when you first start out as a new agent can either set you up for success or run your career off the rails before it begins, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Feb 10
Agent anxiety over commissions falls as negotiations continue: Intel
Despite modest commission compression following the NAR settlement, agents are approaching conversations around compensation with less fear, according to the latest Intel Index survey data
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
People don’t hire logos, they hire people. Build relationships
Broker and Inman contributor Angela Yungk offers advice on connecting with clients and building lasting real estate relationships
by Angela Yungk Feb 10
A pirate flag to symbolize real estate strategies that died.
Now is a great time to take a hard look at your daily activities, and see if there may be adjustments you can make that will lead to more success, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 9
The peril and promise of real estate leadership: The Download
Catch up on the drama coming out of Vegas Realtors, then hear from some of the real estate industry's heaviest hitters on business building, branding and Clear Cooperation
by Christy Murdock Feb 8
Prominent brokerages hire StackWrap to organize tech stacks
StackWrap has signed The Agency Texas and The Align Team of eXp. Additionally, the company aligned with enterprise email marketing company Happy Grasshopper
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 7