After rocky rollout, agents receive small business loan money
The Paycheck Protection Program has allocated nearly $660 billion for small businesses. Despite glitchy application systems and unresponsive lenders, a number of agents now say they've received funding through the program
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4
Pandemic's economic toll higher than agents expected: Inman survey
More than 2 months into the US pandemic, Inman's second coronavirus survey indicates agents are losing deals. But there are glimmers of hope as well
by Jim Dalrymple II May 1
Newly unsealed complaint brings Realogy/SIRVA dispute to light
Realogy argues that SIRVA is inappropriately citing the coronavirus pandemic as a reason for pulling out of an agreed-upon sale
by Patrick Kearns May 1
Here's why you need to take a brand inventory right now
During a virtual Inman Town Hall session Thursday, 8z Real Estate CEO Lane Hornung advised all agents to make sure their messaging isn't tone deaf
by Patrick Kearns Apr 30
How to set your business up for success post-pandemic
Ben Kinney and Wendy Forsythe discuss what agents and brokers should be doing right now to put themselves in the best position during an Inman Town Hall session
by Patrick Kearns Apr 30
Keller Williams launches industrywide, 4-week education course
BOLD Pivot is a re-engineered, digitized version of the company's BOLD coaching course, which is offered through its KW MAPS Coaching platform
by Patrick Kearns Apr 30
How COVID-19 is changing the title industry
Realogy Title Group CEO Don Casey discusses how his company adapted to the circumstances with curbside closings and online notaries
by Patrick Kearns Apr 29
Inman's state-by-state guide to evictions, rent and foreclosures
Rent and mortgage payments are due. Different states have different strategies for people who can't pay during the pandemic. We're updating this post as the situation evolves
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 28
South Florida's BeachesMLS sees success in Virtual Open House Week
The widely promoted and community-supported event resulted in more than 700 online open houses, and it could serve as a model for associations nationwide looking to keep momentum in the wake of the pandemic
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 28
In Southern Colorado, in-person home showings will resume
As parts of the economy in Colorado are slowly allowed to reopen, some counties in the state's southern region will allow in-person home showings again
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 27
Redfin's board chairman steps back
Bob Mylod will remain on Redfin's board of directors, with David Lissy stepping into the role of chairman
by Patrick Kearns Apr 24
Judge awards Leading Edge damages, attorneys' fees in lawsuit with RE/MAX Integra
Leading Edge initially sued its former franchisor for breaching franchise agreements and engaging in predatory recruiting practices
by Patrick Kearns Apr 24
Cash en route to small businesses after House, Trump approve new stimulus bill
The new stimulus bill includes $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is supposed to help small firms through the pandemic but previously ran out of money
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 24
Keller Williams franchises are reducing fees amid slowdown
Franchises across the country are having discussions about ways to help agents financially, according to KW President Josh Team
by Patrick Kearns Apr 23
Opcity leaders elevated following epic shuffle at realtor.com
A changing of the guard at the real estate portal also led to the ousting of 2 longtime executives
by Patrick Kearns Apr 23
Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest
Traffic to listings on Zillow plummeted in the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic. But it has since rebounded, suggesting more consumers might be ready to buy and sell houses
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 23