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
You won't believe how different these foreign markets are
Canada has shorter mortgage terms, which are now forcing people to move. Meanwhile in Australia, most buyers don't even use agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
EXp Luxury celebrates its newest phase of international expansion
In addition to launching in Australia and New Zealand, the virtual brokerage also expanded its luxury program into South Africa and the United Kingdom
Realtor.com chief: Buying without an agent was 'terrifying'
Damian Eales lauded the American system of having agents representing buyers and sellers, but said that change is likely coming thanks to lawsuits and the DOJ
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
'Avocado toast' CEO apologizes for viral anti-worker comments
Millionaire Australian developer Tim Gurner deactivated his LinkedIn account after apologizing for a speech suggesting that higher unemployment would better keep workers 'in check'
by Ben Verde Sep 15
Despite Q2 decline, Realtor.com says it's ready to take on CoStar
Realtor.com parent company Move's quarter and yearly revenues have slipped, with the company bringing in $602M for the full year. But despite struggles, News Corp's CEO is confident in the brand
by Marian McPherson Aug 10
'Unlivable shack' that 'must be demolished' sells for $1.1M
The home has 3 bedrooms but isn't livable, because it has been left abandoned for some time and has become derelict and dangerous. It attracted 5 bidders after originally listing for AU$1.2M
by Ben Verde May 24
Realtor.com parent Move saw traffic and revenue fall in Q1
Between January and March, Realtor.com had an average of 72 million unique monthly users — down 24 percent compared to 1 year earlier, according to the company's Q1 earnings report
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
MarketBuy's open offer listing model officially makes US debut
MarketBuy's Will Farmer leads its official expansion into the states as its North American head of growth. He will attend Inman Connect, eager to pitch what the company can do for listings
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
What happens to buyers' agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?
Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 7
Julian Johnston on leading a team to help others succeed
Julian Johnston wasn't always a natural team leader, but his strong work ethic has helped make him the No. 1 Realtor in Miami Beach and his team the No. 7 small team by sales volume, according to RealTrends
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
Peter Schravemade, public face of BoxBrownie, departs company
Schravemade was BoxBrownie.com's global director of sales, marketing and revenue for half a decade but is now taking time off to spend with his family
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 8
With money from chores (and help from dad), 6-year-old buys house
As a lesson in property investment, a father taught his 6-year-old daughter and her 2 siblings how to build a property portfolio — and they ended up with a brand new home
by Daniel Houston Dec 21
As Omicron COVID variant spreads, real estate agents grin and bear it
Disease experts are racing to address the Omicron variant, but in real estate, few expect the new threat to be a game changer — even as it threatens to extend the holding pattern on life decisions
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 30
EXIT Realty teams up with BoxBrownie on photo tech
The new partnership will help EXIT agents virtually stage properties, as well as enhance and edit images
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 15