Virtual brokerages 'will pull us all down'
Long & Foster CEO Jeff Detwiler blames firms without brick-and-mortar offices for deteriorating agent professionalism
by Patrick Kearns Jan 31
Compass Robert Reffkin graphic art
In a company-wide email obtained by Inman, Robert Reffkin also claims Compass is 3rd largest US brokerage and ahead of schedule on its goal of 20% market share in top 20 markets
by Patrick Kearns Jan 3
Handshake
The 2 brands took the top spots in their respective categories in the America's Best Customer Service 2019 rankings
Ebby Halliday CEO on honoring the past and updating the brand
Chris Kelly discusses the iconic brand's past and how he's preparing for a downturn while keeping an eye on iBuyers
by Patrick Kearns Nov 16
Ebby Halliday appoints new CEO as longtime leader steps aside
Chris Kelly takes the top spot as Mary Frances Burleson, who joined the company in 1958, shifts her focus to Ebby Halliday's philanthropic efforts
by Patrick Kearns Oct 26
Broker Public Portal appoints five new board officers, including chair
John Mosey of NorthstarMLS will replace Merle Whitehead as group's new chairman of the board, beginning in 2019
Real estate leaders weigh in on Trump border separation policy
Redfin CEO, Glenn Kelman, Zillow COO, Amy Bohutinsky, and Airbnb co-founders condemn the policy
by Patrick Kearns Jun 19
Warren Buffet's HomeServices of America to acquire Ebby Halliday
The largest independent brokerage in North Texas will be joining one of the biggest real estate companies in the US
by Patrick Kearns May 22
Redfin, Compass crack top 10 in new Swanepoel Mega 1000 list
NRT lands top spot in brokerage list, and Keller Williams supplants Re/Max as top franchisor in separate ranking
by Patrick Kearns May 1
Warren Buffett on HomeServices of America's explosive growth
Key acquisitions last year accelerated real estate brokerage operation's standing
by Gill South Feb 26
2017 will go down as a big year for real estate M&A
Rosy economy means there's more in store for next year
by Gill South Dec 28
Is HomeServices of America quietly taking over the Mid-Atlantic?
Long & Foster acquires D.C.-based brokerage after being scooped up by the real estate giant
by Marian McPherson Sep 14
HomeServices of America acquires Mid-Atlantic giant Long & Foster
CEO of HomeServices of America's brokerage division announces retirement
'I am looking forward to this next chapter to focus on my children and grandchildren,' said Robert Moline
by Amber Taufen Jun 21
A heart seal on a letter
The Omaha tycoon referenced more acquisitions for the brokerage firm over the next 10 years
by Inman Feb 27