Artificial intelligence roused real estate amid a big year for proptech
Technology roared to life in 2023, sending a current of excitement across brokerages, MLSs and the vendors who serve both. But it was AI's rapid acceleration that drove the narrative this year
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
Title insurer First American and many subsidiaries remain offline
The Dec. 20 cybersecurity incident has derailed closings and generated complaints about the lack of communication since the company took some systems offline
by Matt Carter Dec 26
Broker Spotlight: Abel Gilbert, ONEPATH Realty
Find out how this Miami broker-owner turned a personal connection to homeownership into a passion for brokerage leadership
by Christy Murdock Dec 21
New lawsuit accuses eXp of ignoring agent sexual assault
The suit accuses now-former eXp agents of sexually assaulting a woman and claims eXp failed to stop the 'abhorrent behavior.' It follows a similar case that began in February
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 15
California latest state to sue MV Realty over 'predatory' contracts
California AG Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the embattled brokerage on Thursday, accusing it of taking advantage of struggling homeowners
by Ben Verde Dec 15
3 reasons you should be using a buyer agreement now
According to broker Joseph Santini, buyer agreements are good for buyers and good for buyer agents. Learn more about these valuable tools and how to get them signed
by Joseph Santini Dec 14
Major real estate players push back against Florida's foreign buyer ban
Lobbying group the Real Estate Roundtable, which represents the interests of investors like Blackstone, is appealing to state legislators to amend Gov. DeSantis' foreign investment ban
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 12
3 simple, must-know truths about lead generation
What differentiates effective, successful agents from those who aren't seeing results? According to broker and new Inman contributor Joseph Santini, it's the willingness to lead-gen consistently
by Joseph Santini Dec 12
How do you add a GIF to an Instagram Reel?
This week, Sue 'Pinky' Benson explains how to perk up your short-form videos on Instagram with fun and engaging GIFs
by Sue Benson Dec 11
Better news for buyers, more commission scrutiny: Inman Top 5
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 8
Sick and tired of low production? 5 tips to raise your numbers in 2024
If you’re frustrated by a lack of clients and a sluggish market, Jimmy Burgess suggests it’s time to get back to basics with these proven lead-gen strategies
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 7
NAR enrollment fell in 2023. Here's where membership rose — and why
NAR membership declined by 1.4% in the 12-month period that ended in October, with state-level enrollment hewing closely to local housing metrics, according to a state-by-state analysis by Intel
by Daniel Houston Dec 6
Black Knight awarded $155.2M in PennyMac trade secrets lawsuit
PennyMac is putting a positive spin on the arbitrator's ruling, saying the decision allows it to continue to use the disputed loan servicing software 'free and clear of any restrictions'
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Commission suits hit Realtors, brokerages in Florida, Pennsylvania
In separate lawsuits, homesellers allege the defendants — including Florida Realtors and West Penn MLS — conspired to enforce rules that inflated commissions on the sale of their homes
ONE Sotheby's taps Compass alum Lena Johnson as CMO
The marketing executive spent 8 years at Vogue before transitioning into real estate and was instrumental in the founding of Compass' luxury division