Is now the time to become a flat-fee or limited-service broker?
With commissions up in the air, is it time for some agents to explore alternative compensation models? Clever's Luke Babich weighs the options for those considering making a move
by Luke Babich May 21
Virtual to brick-and-mortar: 5 brokerage models made for 2024
Take into account the way you like to work, your level of expertise and your desire for collaboration when considering the brokerage model that works best for you and your business
by Christy Murdock May 14
Homie
The Utah-based disruptor 'moved our real estate agents from W2 to 1099' while other 'non-Homie' agents were laid off last week due to 'role redundancy,' a Homie spokesperson confirmed to Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22
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
Clever teams with Total Expert to land more lenders and homebuyers
Clever's integration of Total Expert's CRM and customer engagement platform could help the company drum up homebuyers who aren't already working with real estate agents
by Matt Carter Aug 23
Is flat fee the future of real estate? Here’s what to know
Opinion
As home prices have risen, driven by supply shortages and increased demand, many real estate industry experts have started considering whether the existing commission compensation model is still working
by Nicholas Acosta Jun 3
Homie joins the ranks of Power Buyers with cash offer program
The flat-fee brokerage is now offering bridge loans to turn home-seekers into cash buyers. The Homie Cash program is available in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Colorado
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 22
Reali expands into San Diego, buys local brokerage TXR Homes
Reali picked up San Diego's TXR Homes just months after it announced a new funding round that netted the company $250M, it was announced Wednesday.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12
Millennials are confused about real estate
Although millennials will likely make up the largest percentage of homebuyers this year, the generation appears to be woefully under-informed about the real estate industry, according to a recent survey by flat-fee brokerage Homie
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Discount brokerage Trelora expands into Raleigh
The Denver-based brokerage recently announced it would expand into Raleigh, North Carolina, after operating offices in Colorado and Washington
'HGTV generation' still wants agents
Consumers are more empowered than ever today, but real estate industry leaders still believe agents will be able to thrive over the next decade
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
Agents skeptical that taking hourly rates could work
As agent compensation faces disruption on multiple fronts, real estate pros said consumers don't actually want to pay upfront hourly rates
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
Redefy teams up on referrals with Home Captain
The flat-fee brokerage will now connect unrepresented buyers to agents in Home Captain's network of 32,000 real estate pros
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 11
Purple bricks broken
As the UK flat-fee brokerage exits America, insiders tell Inman that nepotism, mismanagement and market misunderstandings all played roles in its downfall
by Patrick Kearns Jul 3
RE/MAX co-founder buys more than $3M of company stock
Former CEO Dave Liniger says he believes the franchise is undervalued, so he purchased 122,911 RE/MAX shares in 3 days, and says he might buy more in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 5