As iBuyers struggle, agents rethink relationships with cash-offer kings
IBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad once appeared poised to be an essential player in the nation's biggest housing markets. Now, real estate agents say their role has diminished dramatically
by Ben Verde Apr 12
Mike DelPrete weighs in on the rapid rise of The Real Brokerage
The company's transaction growth in 2022 was second only to eXp's. Here's what's fueling its rapid rise, and what to expect after its 'exponential growth phase,' according to analyst Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete Apr 12
NAR selects 7 firms for its US real estate tech program, REACH
Flock, HighNote, Plus Platform, Prisidio, Real Grader, Summer and Tongo are the 11th class to participate in Second Century Ventures' REACH program, according to an announcement Tuesday
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 12
Christie's heads to bourbon country with affiliate in Lexington
Led by Rusty and Rachel Underwood, Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass will service parts of the state known for distilleries and horse farms, the company exclusively told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 11
Fifth Wall leads $9M Series B for Vero's 'new generation of leasing'
'Vero will soon launch the industry's first dynamic, conversational application for leasing, offering an omnichannel experience with AI-assisted, dynamically generated interviews,' company says
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 11
7 new markets can use Listing Media Services
ShowingTime+ has again broadened the availability of its agent-focused Listing Media Services in Austin, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Sacramento and Sarasota
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 10
Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties
Three years after entering into an agreement with @properties, Nest Realty's partners have regained ownership of the brokerage, which is now fully independent, Inman reports exclusively
Real estate adds fewer jobs in an otherwise strong US hiring month
The start of spring usually marks more brokerage transactions and ramped-up construction schedules. But payroll growth was weaker in March, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data
by Daniel Houston Apr 7
Compass scoops up 300-agent indie brokerage in Arizona
The acquisition of Launch Real Estate expands Compass' footprint at a pivotal time for the company and the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
Cash to burn: Do real estate's big players have enough in the bank?
Real estate businesses burned through billions in cash last year. Intel breaks down the biggest companies with the least wiggle room as economic uncertainty stretches into 2023
by Daniel Houston Apr 5
Which brokerages are winning (and losing) in 2023?
The market crunch is on. Find out what the latest numbers tell us about the brokerages that are winning and those that are getting left behind
by Mike DelPrete Apr 5
KC Conway on a big banking risk that has flown under the radar
Hundreds of banks are exposed to large concentrations of commercial real estate — and high levels of risk, Red Shoe Economics' K.C. Conway, a seasoned Federal Reserve veteran, told Intel
by Daniel Houston Apr 5
The Agency takes on Virginia Beach as newest franchise
This office marks The Agency's 2nd in the state and its 80th location across the globe. Alan and Betsy Thompson, managing partners of the Chesapeake location, will also lead this office
Rocket Mortgage courting buyers who work with partner agents
The lender's new 'BUY+' program provides closing credit of up to $10,000 to homebuyers working with one of more than 20,000 Rocket Homes Partner Agents, it was announced Monday
by Matt Carter Apr 3
Homebuyers and sellers played chicken as sales slowed in March
Realtor.com's latest monthly report reveals a market full of contradictions as mortgage rates continue to drive consumer sentiment and activity
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
@properties, Christie's expand to Madison, Wisconsin, with affiliate
The brokerage formerly known as LeGrand Real Estate is the brand's 1st affiliate in Madison and its 3rd in Wisconsin. It is led by the mother-son team of Melissa LeGrand and Brogan Brunker
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29