Concierge Auctions CEO: 'Days on market are not your friend'
For luxury properties that exceed 180 days on market, the stats are grim. Concierge Auctions CEO Chad Roffers shared with Inman how real estate agents can combat those pesky days on market
by Lillian Dickerson May 12
Rila Auctions launches to offer transparent bidding, access
'After working with several auction platforms, I realized there was an opportunity to create a smarter, more transparent solution that puts agents and sellers first': Ben Bacal
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 14
Mr. Cooper veteran Chris Marshall tapped to run Xome marketplace
Marshall will take over for Xome CEO Mike Rawls when he retires on June 30, with the 2 working together until then to ensure a smooth transition at the foreclosure auction site, executives said
by Matt Carter Jan 10
Xome's DIY platform lets investors sell homes without an agent
Homeowners can't sell a primary residence through Xome's seller portal without a listing agent, but they're welcome to hire an agent on their own or ask Xome to match them with one
by Matt Carter May 24
Graceland saved from auction for now, court chancellor rules
The mansion where Elvis lived will remain in the family's hands following a lawsuit filed by the actor Riley Keough, Elvis' granddaughter, which alleged the company trying to sell it committed fraud
by Lillian Dickerson May 22
Use auctions to reboot your listing (without a price drop)
Embrace the potential of auctions and understand how to navigate their benefits and risks to elevate your approach, new Inman contributor Chad Roffers writes
by Chad Roffers May 2
'RHONY' alum Sonja Morgan auctioning UES townhouse
The 4,650-square-foot home is also being listed for $7.5M by Adam Modlin of the Modlin Group. Bidding is expected to begin around $1.75M to $3.75M
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 25
Real estate the Australian way? It won't solve US commission woes
Don't buy into the commission rhetoric that says the U.S. should do things more like they do in Australia, Cara Ameer writes. Each country has its own dynamics, customs and economics
by Cara Ameer Mar 5
Chad Roffers dishes on a Sotheby's Concierge Auction record
The Sotheby's Concierge Auctions founder and CEO shared more about how the recent auction of 'La Dune' went down, as well as key reasons why luxury agents turn to the brand to get a deal done
Christie's president: 'Luxury isn't a price point — it's a level of service'
Despite instability, the priciest and most unique properties are still moving, Christie's Co-CEO Thad Wong and President Chris Lim told Inman during the brokerage's annual conference
Auction.io acquires Doorsey
Doorsey uses a publicly available bidding website on which buyers can see competitive offers and submit formal 'bids' above the last. Founder Jordan Allen was happy to see the deal go through
by Craig C. Rowe May 24
Open offer platform Doorsey kicks in the Nashville market
Doorsey encourages sellers and their agents to share as much as possible about the home — exposing warts and all to the open market
by Craig C. Rowe May 25
Debt-ridden Bel Air mega-mansion fails to nab $50M target at auction
As of the auction's closing bid on Monday, celebrity botox doctor Alex Khadavi's Bel Air mansion had gone for $46.76M, below the $50M reserve price set by bankruptcy courts
by Lillian Dickerson May 10
Coldwell Banker launches partnership with Supreme Auctions
Coldwell Banker has partnered with Supreme Auctions to help agents sell luxury properties and learn the ins and outs of the auction space with a free course
by Marian McPherson Sep 10
Will 'auction' be the buzzword of 2020?
Opinion
Auctions used to be reserved for exceptionally expensive homes or for very unique properties, but that is no longer the case in the age of coronavirus
by Sissy Lappin May 4