Attorney lays out how real estate can survive the commission suits
At Inman Connect, Ed Zorn proposed mandating buyer representation agreements, killing the MLS compensation field, adding a concession field, and creating a fund to pay out settlements
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26
Agents who don't read the contract are committing 'malpractice'
Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos spoke with moderator Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer brokers, challenges to professionalism in the industry and more at ICNY on Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Mega MLSs, but not NAR, settle pocket listing suit
CRMLS, Bright MLS and MRED told the US District Court of the Central District of California's Western Division they had reached a deal 'in principle' with ThePLS.com
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 25
What to do on social in 2024? Avoid politics at all costs
A panel of real estate PR reps and social media influencers told ICNY attendees to remember that the brand is you, the cameras are always on, and whatever you do, avoid talking politics this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Tarek El Moussa flipped his life around — and wants you to, too
The HGTV star announced an upcoming book, 'Flip Your Life,' at ICNY. 'We all face struggles, we all face pain, and it's about what you do with those struggles and what you do with that pain,' he said
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Meet the French baker behind California's big commission suit
Gael Fierro co-wrote a movie for Amazon Prime and ran a business selling cannelés before he decided to sue over the sale of his home in Los Angeles
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 22
Mega-team Premiere leaps from eXp Realty to The Real Brokerage
Lead by David Keener, the real estate team grew quickly with an agent-centric model that reinvested profits into agent resources, and, like Real, operates without physical offices
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 22
First Team Real Estate's new CEO has a 'billion dollar' goal for 2024
Ahead of Inman Connect New York this week, newly installed First Team Real Estate CEO Michele Harrington dishes on ambitious plans for 2024 and what she'll be talking about at ICNY on Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
Double trouble: 2nd commission suit this week hits Cali Realtors
The new lawsuit — the 2nd filed in California this week — takes aim at rules enacted and enforced by MetroList and complied with by some of the nation's biggest real estate firms
by Taylor Anderson Jan 19
LA developer hit with lawsuit for homeless housing Ponzi plot
California's attorney general alleged that Shangri-La Industries illegally put developments in the state's Project Homekey housing program under threat by borrowing against them
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Meow! The copycats are on the prowl: The Download
Lawsuit after lawsuit dropped this week, with no end in sight. How will it affect your professional future, and what can you do to strengthen your business?
by Christy Murdock Jan 19
Pacaso's Marnie Blanco on why co-ownership is poised for a big 2024
Pacaso's senior vice president of industry relations sat down with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York next week to share the vacation-home platform's big expansion plans for the new year
by Ben Verde Jan 18
PR firm Lion & Orb launches annual membership plan for agents
The program will provide members with a range of services, starting with Lion & Orb’s existing technology-backed tools designed to maximize public exposure and messaging
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
10 things to do right now, so you're not in the next wave of agent exits
Team leader Carl Medford and his regional mastermind developed these 10 strategies to help you return to the fundamentals and take on the challenges and opportunities the market has in store
by Carl Medford Jan 16
8 main takeaways from Sotheby's 2024 Luxury Outlook Report
Sustainability, global policy and technology are some of the biggest luxury topics going into 2024, according to the new report. CMO Bradley Nelson shared his insights with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 12