Many hoped a March rate cut would boost housing. Now, it's not so clear
Most real estate professionals believe rate cuts by the Fed will be crucial for a sales recovery, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey. But the timing on those cuts is hazy
by Chris LeBarton Feb 19
You sold HOW MANY houses last year? The Download
A 'glut' of agents, low inventory and a down market mean part-timers now make up the majority of real estate pros. What does that mean for clients — and for the industry?
by Christy Murdock Jan 6
Time for brokers, agents to bridge the Sitzer disconnect: LeBarton
Brokerages have been scrambling to get agents up to speed on commission lawsuits — but they may already be in deeper than broker-owners realize, Inman's Director of Research tells Intel
by Daniel Houston Dec 20
Inman Intel Index: Anxiety among rank and file up in wake of Sitzer
For weeks, the eyes of real estate's agents and leadership were on the Sitzer | Burnett trial. They shared their thoughts and fears as part of Intel's monthly real estate sentiment survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 15
Sitzer attorney files new suit against Compass, Redfin, others
Michael Ketchmark filed the new lawsuit just moments after a jury sided with his clients in the Sitzer | Burnett case. The new suit claims another batch of companies committed a conspiracy
10 ways to invest in your agents (so they're invested in you)
Although brokers expect accountability and investment from their agents, agents need the same thing from their leaders, say DOORA's Troy Palmquist and Janet Pozos
by Troy Palmquist AND Janet Pozos Sep 10
Hiring in real estate ramps up — but lags behind other industries: Labor
May was a strong hiring month for the US as a whole. But in a down market, real estate didn't quite keep pace, according to new jobs data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Jun 2
What layoffs? Most of real estate industry is ramping up, data shows
Employers posted another hot hiring month as the spring housing market picked up, exceeding strong overall numbers, according to data released Friday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston May 5
‘Get a lawyer to look at it’: Mike DelPrete on incentive split pitfalls
Some real estate agents are earning tons in extra splits from their brokerages, the real estate advisor told Intel. Everything seems great — until they're told to pay it back in full
by Daniel Houston Apr 26
How well do you know real estate? Take our trivia quiz to find out
Where's your real estate trivia skills at these days? Think you know some obscure real estate facts? Take our quiz
by Jessi Healey Apr 25
Compass assembles new division serving military families, veterans
The brokerage is recruiting agents and regional directors from the military community to help launch the Compass Military Division in July
by Daniel Houston Apr 21
RentSpree PRO to 'exponentially increase agent efficiency'
A number of the marketing features within RentSpree PRO are new, designed to assist agents who may be unfamiliar with the messaging and tactics common to landing renters as clients
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 4
We asked a bot to write about real estate in 2022. This is the result
We asked the buzzy new AI tool ChatGPT to write a report for Inman on iBuyers, technology and tips for agents going into the new year. Turns out, the bot might have a bright future in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Will I have to sell real estate til I'm 70?
Opinion
Planning and saving are difficult for most independent contractors, but studies show that agents are often guilty of not planning for their future
by Lorraine Beato Nov 29
Real (Estate) Talk: What to do if your real estate team is spooked by something other than Halloween
Opinion
How do you advocate for fair housing without alienating others in the business? Lee Davenport shares the paradigm shift that has informed her training
by Lee Davenport Oct 27