Real estate braces for year of mass consolidation as startups eye exit
A contracting market will place pressure on struggling startup entrepreneurs while some broker-owners use the down market as an opportunity to nail down a succession plan, analysts told Intel
by Daniel Houston Mar 22
RE/MAX's keys to success in 2023: Recruitment, mergers, acquisitions
As the brokerage prepares for a slower market, agent recruitment, finding a permanent RE/MAX Holdings CEO and franchise consolidation are among the issues RE/MAX will face in 2023
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
WATCH: A Zillow executive reveals what sparked the ShowingTime buy
York Baur, Sara Bonert and Jason Gesing explain the role of consolidation at Inman Connect Las Vegas, as the industry aims to improve the transaction process
by Marian McPherson Aug 29
With new FTC chair, expect greater scrutiny on the real estate industry
Lina Khan's appointment at the Federal Trade Commission last week appears to indicate the Biden administration plans to take an aggressive approach to antitrust regulation
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 29
Coldwell Banker CEO: Adopt tech tools that will delight clients
In a conversation at Inman Connect, Coldwell Banker CEO M. Ryan Gorman said that savvy agents should look for new technology that increases efficiency while delighting clients
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
How indie brokerages can thrive in 2021
To thrive in the new year, indies must be ready to quickly shift to their clients' new needs and get ready to network with agents across the country and the globe
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
Glenn Kelman: Waves of migration, consolidation coming to real estate
The Redfin CEO said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic is helping fuel changes in real estate imagery and consumer behavior
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 3
Modern Real Estate, a 168-agent indie, is joining JPAR
The flat-fee, 100% commission brokerage is the latest to join the growing franchisor and brokerage amid a ripple of consolidations across the real estate industry
by Patrick Kearns May 29
WATCH: Realogy CEO says 'it’s going to be a struggle' for independent agents
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider, RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos and EXIT Realty CEO Tami Bonnell discussed self-care and consumer service at Inman Connect New York
by Inman Jan 30
Why isn’t there more MLS consolidation? 3 benefits members could reap
Opinion
It’s time to reset, look at the benefits and stop being afraid of paperwork, profits and logistics
by Troy Palmquist Aug 29
Realtor association leaders: Let's raise our standards
Opinion
Hear the broker cries from behind the gray curtain
by Sam DeBord Dec 22
5 real estate crowdfunding predictions for 2015 and beyond
Thoughts on where the industry is headed
by Inman Aug 28
NAR may commit $20M to implement stricter 'core standards' for associations
Associations could use funds to meet requirements or do mergers
by Teke Wiggin May 15
Are statewide MLSs the answer to Zillow, Trulia, realtor.com?
CTMLS CEO: Declining membership makes it hard for MLSs to meet technology demands
by Inman May 6
Acquisition of Tri Lakes Realtors is company's 4th deal this year
by Inman Jun 5