5 reasons to get excited about your business heading into 2025
What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, Real's Jimmy Burgess writes. Be more prepared than ever to see life-changing growth in your business in the coming year
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 14
12 objection-handling analogies real estate agents need in 2025
Metaphors and analogies help you communicate with clarity, confidence and compassion, coach Darryl Davis writes, turning conversations into connections and objections into opportunities
by Darryl Davis Nov 14
SERHANT. expands to Atlanta with 9-person Atlas Group
The relatively new team made up of seasoned professionals has already made a big splash in Atlanta, ranking as the No. 5 medium team by sales volume, according to RealTrends
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 13
Latest CPI reading leaves door open for December Fed rate cut
October Consumer Price Index report isn't having a big impact on mortgage rates, as investors who fund most home loans doubt the Fed will have much room to bring rates down next year
by Matt Carter Nov 13
NYC Council passes bill to end broker fees for renters
The bill shifts responsibility for broker fees from renters to property owners in hopes of easing affordability woes. However, opponents say the bill will only raise costs for renters in the long run
by Marian McPherson Nov 13
Matterport posts $38.4M loss in Q3 as it spends for scale
During the first 9 months of the year, Matterport pulled in a total of $125.8M in revenue. Most of that is from recurring services and subscriptions
by Taylor Anderson Nov 13
What to know about kitchens and bathrooms from the roaring 20s
Understanding different periods of design and architecture will give agents an advantage with clients, both sellers and buyers, Gerard Splendore writes
by Gerard Splendore Nov 13
Corcoran Group welcomes first Mexico-based franchise in Baja
Corcoran The Baja Real Estate Co., owned and led by Blake Harrington, has joined the brokerage's network and will serve the greater Cabo San Lucas market, executives announced Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 12
Impact of NAR's commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings
In the wake of the National Association of Realtors' 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Real talk: Housing needs to be more accessible for older adults
Planning for the future and promoting accessible, inclusive infrastructure keeps senior adults connected to their communities, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Nov 11
Decline in NAR membership, long expected, hasn't materialized yet
With 1,526,631 members as of Oct. 31, the National Association of Realtors is on track to end 2024 with its fourth-highest membership numbers on record. Next year, however, is a different story
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
Brokerages expect rates to drop. Their clients bank on the opposite
Potential real estate clients are growing less responsive to mortgage-rate dips, one of several key takeaways from the results of the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 11
How real estate pros can adapt and prepare for the Silver Tsunami
Serving seniors starts with understanding their needs, desires and wants in real estate, and in terms of their lifestyle and goals, Engel & Völkers Americas' Stuart Siegel writes
by Stuart Siegel Nov 11
North Dakota voters reject plan to eliminate property taxes
North Dakota voters rejected Measure 4, a proposal to abolish property taxes, with 63.5% voting against the measure, the 'New York Post' reported Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 8
Vrbo parent Expedia Group reports strong Q3 amid leadership changes
The company reported total gross bookings of $27.5B, a 7% increase, fueled by an 8% rise in lodging bookings and a 10% growth in its hotel business
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 8
EXp posts modest revenue gain, reaching $1.2B in 3rd quarter
The virtual brokerage grappled with losses as it paid out its settlement in antitrust commission lawsuits and increased agent losses in a bid to offload less productive agents from the platform