How a summer job in the '70s launched my real estate career
Find out how Ranelle Birmingham got her start in the industry through a summer job at her father's Louisiana real estate company
Motto Mortgage CEO announces upcoming retirement
Ward Morrison will step down in June but serve as a consultant until the end of the year. He has helmed Motto Mortgage since 2016
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 31
Keller Williams takes on major investment from CoreLogic owner
CoreLogic parent Stone Point Capital is investing in Keller Williams as part of what the firms described as a plan to accelerate growth and fuel innovation, Inman has learned exclusively
Anywhere grows annual revenue to $5.7B to close out 2024
The real estate franchisor improved losses, revenue and combined closed transaction volume during Q4 2024 to put a cap on the year. Luxury continued to outperform the general market
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13
RE/MAX CEO: 'I don’t think RE/MAX deserves to be Kodak'
At Inman Connect New York, Erik Carlson said he wants everyone to know the real estate franchisor is 'open for business'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 23
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage office count contracted again in Q4
After four consecutive quarters of declines, Motto Mortgage had 225 open offices at the end of 2024, down 8% from last year's peak of 246 on slower franchise sales and terminations
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Dwiggins-led franchisor NextHome settles commission suits
NextHome has more than 600 offices across the US but is perhaps best-known for CEO James Dwiggins, who has been a prominent commentator on antitrust litigation
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 11
Balance franchise brand autonomy with consistency
Commit to your franchise's brand standards while keeping your individual identity to build a real estate business that resonates both locally and globally, The Agency's Tara Scholl-Gettles writes
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage office count is shrinking for first time
Franchise sales have slowed, and some existing franchisees have canceled their agreements, but Motto Franchising President Ward Morrison expects growth to resume when lending picks up
by Matt Carter Aug 12
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage out to re-up original franchise owners
In a break with the past, most new franchisees signing up for Motto's 'mortgage brokerage-in-a-box' solution are real estate brokerages and teams that aren't affiliated with RE/MAX
by Matt Carter Apr 12
Dave Liniger celebrates 50 years of RE/MAX in book 'The Perfect 10'
In his second book, 'The Perfect 10,' RE/MAX co-founder and Chairman Dave Liniger leans on 50 years at the brokerage's helm to offer principals for leading during moments of intense change
by Marian McPherson Mar 26
Marc King steps down as president of Keller Williams
After 3 years as president of Keller Williams, Marc King has stepped down from his post. CEO Mark Willis will take over King's responsibilities
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
Realty ONE Group, RE/MAX, Keller Williams rank on Franchise500 list
8 brokerages were honored on 'Entrepreneur' magazine's Franchise500 list. The 45-year-old list ranks the best franchises across several industries, including finance, technology and retail
by Marian McPherson Feb 7
Living Vogue Real Estate names Matthew Hickey CEO
The luxury brokerage's former chief operating officer steps into his new role as the company works to expand its market presence. Former CEO Mark Coppens will focus on plans to franchise
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23