25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025
From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024's tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror
EXp World Holdings sells Virbela, the firm that made its virtual world
The sale, to Virbela's cofounders Alex Howland and Erik Hill, closed at the end of November. It comes at a time when virtual worlds and the metaverse have waned as a topic of excitement
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 27
NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and 'simmering enemies'
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 26
It's not over yet: Where real estate antitrust litigation is going in 2025
The new year will bring appeals, buyer commission cases, fights over current National Association of Realtor policies and possible Department of Justice intervention, experts told Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 24
24 real estate pros share their Lessons Learned: 2024 roundup
For six years now, Inman has been highlighting real estate professionals across the nation in the Lesson Learned column. Here’s a look back at 2024’s most memorable profiles and advice
by Inman Dec 24
EXp Realty recruits The Quintin Group away from Keller Williams
Led by founder Jeff Quintin, The Quintin Group has departed Keller Williams for eXp Realty after 8 years with the Texas-based franchisor. The 15-agent team boasts a lifetime sales volume of $1B
by Marian McPherson Dec 23
Inman Connect New York Power Players: Spotlight on the C-Suite 
At Inman Connect New York this January, we'll bring together an unprecedented number of C-suite heavyweights for a meeting of the minds as leaders, innovators, industry disruptors converge
by Inman Dec 23
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
EXp adds $200M Colorado mega team to its ranks
Compass principal agent Kris Caldwell has taken his team, The Apollo Group, to eXp Realty. The 6-year-old team was ranked as RealTrends' No. 1 mega team by sales volume 2 years in a row
by Marian McPherson Dec 18
News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote
The commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxe brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote for the Final 4 top stories of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
Clear Cooperation critics miss 'the forest for the trees,' eXp CEO says
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his 'North Star' is improving the experience of his agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due
As NAR's spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 17
Fathom Realty hires eXp vet Andrew Shock as new ops chief
Organizational change will allow DeJane Kerr, Fathom Realty's senior vice president of compliance, to focus on brokerage compliance, parent company says
by Matt Carter Dec 12
Aquisitions, appeals, approvals: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
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 Dec 6
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by Inman Dec 5