Zillow Flex class-action complaint now includes RICO allegations
A class-action complaint against Zillow over its Flex referral program has been expanded to include more plaintiffs, defendants and claims, including racketeering allegations
by Marian McPherson Nov 19
Kevin Brown shares his plans as NAR's new president (EXCLUSIVE)
Brown, a longtime leader within the organization, will serve a one-year term as president at a time when NAR is trying to prove its value to 1.49M members
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18
Will Anywhere merger launch M&A arms race? It's not yet clear: Intel
Competitor brokerages have been largely silent in recent weeks on plans to join forces in response to the Compass-Anywhere deal. But some do sense opportunities arising from the deal. And one big real estate player didn't hold his tongue
by Daniel Houston Nov 17
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
NAR’s new plan for the future revolves around building trust through transparency, modernizing tools and data, and strengthening ethical standards
by Taylor Anderson Nov 16
FICO scores, magic phrases, earnings digs: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 14
Brown Harris Stevens names Halstead heir as its chief strategy officer (EXCLUSIVE)
Christopher Halstead will oversee several company-wide initiatives and work to streamline operations at the brokerage in his new role as chief strategy officer, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 13
The inventory surge is sputtering. See how your market stacks up
Markets that had been bright spots amid troubled times are now seeing new listings slow. Dive into the local data with Inman's recurring series of interactive maps and charts
by Daniel Houston Nov 13
Jeremy Wacksman of Zillow
The portal argued that it is allowed to display whatever it wants on its own website, that it's not a monopoly and that its rule governing private listings does not hurt Compass
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
American Real Estate Association hires Mary-Frances Coleman as inaugural executive director
Real estate vet and legal expert Mary-Frances Coleman is the association's 1st executive director. She said one of ARA's biggest challenges is the 'that's the way it's always been done' mentality
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 12
A picture of Brandi Marshall sitting in the Newport Beach office on "Selling the OC."
In this exclusive interview with Inman, the least dramatic ‘Selling the OC’ cast member got candid about real estate, reality TV and real life ahead of the Nov. 12 Season 4 premiere
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 12
leadership lessons from the Marines
Sandilyn Burnett's years in the service shaped how she runs her company today: with structure, accountability and an unwavering sense of duty, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Nov 11
Despite unease, Compass poised to retain most Anywhere agents
Compass agents are thrilled. Anywhere agents have concerns — but few are looking to jump ship. In the first Intel Index survey conducted after the merger news broke, real estate professionals shared their unfiltered thoughts about the deal shaking the industry
by Daniel Houston Nov 10
walking away from a recruitment offer
While a recruitment offer may be flattering, this may not be the time to say yes, broker Erica Ramus writes. Here's how to walk away without burning bridges
by Erica Ramus Nov 4
Reffkin calls Christie's deal the 'blueprint' for Anywhere
Despite hitting Q3 records on several key metrics, Compass also faced substantial losses during this earnings season, largely due to the Anywhere transaction
Russ Cofano and NAR building in Chicago
Opinion
The trade group's control over membership, access and pricing exacerbates risk for members and the clients they serve each day
by Russ Cofano Nov 4