NAR settlement may disrupt mortgage partner agent programs
If homebuyers are no longer willing to pay full commissions to agents, what happens to lender programs that incentivize consumers to work with partner real estate agents?
by Matt Carter Mar 18
Fathom out to raise more than $7M by hiking agent fees, selling shares
The agent fee increases the flat-fee brokerage previously implemented for 2023 haven't stopped Fathom from growing, with Sept. 30 agent count up 13% from a year ago, to 11,333
by Matt Carter Dec 5
How much does a real estate agent make?
From the hours agents put in to the years of experience they have, several variables determine what kind of income agents can bring in any given year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Side CEO Guy Gal: Boutique brands can thrive in contracting market
Despite recent layoffs, Side announced earlier this month its expansion into 6 new states. Gal will discuss ‘Critical Factors That Are Reshaping the Real Estate Landscape,’ at Inman Connect
by Matt Carter Jul 25
Red flag! 13 things agents should watch out for when being recruited
Here's what some agents who have recently made strategic moves have to say about keeping one's eye on the prize when it comes to negotiating contracts with a new brokerage
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Opinion
Net is a more complicated datapoint to calculate. Split is surely a factor in the calculation, but net is the bottom line
by Jeff Glover Apr 7
HomeSmart+ to offer referral income to agents
HomeSmart now offers a new model for referral income and retirement contributions. To participate in HomeSmart+'s revenue-sharing program, agents will forgo the company's traditional 100 percent commission structure for an 80 percent model
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 7
'You have to manufacture your own inventory': RE/MAX CEO
RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos spoke to Inman about what agents can do when new homes are slow to hit the market and revealed his thoughts on his brokerage's commission splits
Agent/broker perspective: How can brokers resolve frustrations over uneven commission splits?
Opinion
A buyer's agent is upset about listing agents demanding a larger piece of the sales commission. How should her broker react?
by Anthony Askowitz May 18
How high exactly are Compass' agent commission splits?
Compass has 'Berkshire Hathaway’s cost structure and eXp’s revenue structure' an industry source told Inman
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17
Everything to know about how agents are making money in 2022
Most agents' income still comes from commissions, but the compensation landscape has never been in greater flux than it is now
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Dollars and Sense: What costs should new real estate agents expect?
Let's get real with newbies about what they need to spend to run their businesses
by Nicole Solari Mar 2