Reffkin floats idea for national MLS, says Compass previously declined to make a deal with Zillow
Compass CEO kept his sights on NAR, MLSs, which he says are too restrictive, and Zillow in his call for widespread reform of the existing status quo in real estate
by Taylor Anderson Feb 3
New strategic partnerships yield 2 new AI platforms
Purlin and Final Offer have merged to create an end-to-end AI platform, while celebrity agent James Harris has teamed up with Afterpay co-founders to launch the AI operating system Breezy
Bess Freedman cautions 'vigilance' with private listing networks
In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she's looking forward to at the event
secondary real estate markets
Those who understand emerging markets will be the ones clients trust, Blake O'Shaughnessy writes, while those who focus on legacy markets risk missing where demand is actually forming
virtual vs. local assistant
Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones
by Troy Palmquist Feb 2
As Alexander brothers stand trial, new Epstein documents detail more alleged rapes
The Justice Department released a massive trove of Epstein-related documents Friday, one of which describes multiple alleged rapes at an Epstein party
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Ryan Serhant on Compass-Anywhere: 'I think their stock is going to double'
In an Inman exclusive, the luxury CEO talked about the Compass-Anywhere merger, mortgage rates, and real estate consolidation. Serhant will be at Inman Connect next week
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Douglas Elliman CEO on Compass-Anywhere: 'From the outside, it looks like a mess'
In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman's recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
CEO pleads guilty to $380M real estate Ponzi scheme
Todd Burkhalter executed what feds are calling one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Georgia history while acquiring luxury goods via fraudulent real estate investments
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Mauricio Umansky
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York, The Agency CEO discussed mergers and acquisitions, NAR, and global uncertainty
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest
For those who didn't catch the coverage since allegations first surfaced in spring 2024 — or for those who need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the trial starts Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
Buyers are returning, sellers are 'increasingly realistic about pricing': Pam Liebman
As the market shifts this year, key areas of opportunity await savvy agents, according to a Corcoran survey of affiliate owners shared exclusively with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 21
Secrets to ultra-luxury staging: customize, communicate and get it all done quickly
Not all staging is equal. Keys to success at an elite level include paying attention to detail, working with speed, and maintaining an open dialogue with the seller and listing agent
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 21
$4.6T in real estate will pass on to Gen X, millennials in next decade
Younger generations inheriting trillions in real estate are poised to reshape the market, prioritize lifestyle, financial stability, according to Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's 2026 Trend Report
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
Alexander twins face new charge ahead of federal trial
The former luxury broker and his ex-security executive twin brother have been charged with a new count of sexual abuse by physical incapacitation. Their trial is scheduled for Jan. 26
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Compass founding broker on how 3-phase marketing works in NYC
On this episode, Scott Hustis, co-founder of Paradigm Advisory and one of the first agents at Compass, talks private listings, making it in NYC and what it really takes to win long-term in luxury