11 CEOs on 2021: More mergers, more pressure and more growth
The chief executives of Zillow, Redfin, Realogy and more predict what's in store for the new year, including industry consolidation and even more technology acceleration
by Patrick Kearns Dec 30
5 things to watch for as Redfin heads into 2021
Redfin's iBuying program and ancillary services should continue to be important parts of the company's expansion. It'll also have to contend with flashy rivals and a fair housing lawsuit
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
KW, Compass agents win big as Real Trends adjusts ranking system
Kyle Seyboth of Keller Williams and Alexa Lambert of Compass snagged top individual agent awards from the Real Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand rankings Friday after Real Trends added new categories and altered its methodology
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
The biggest benefit of agent healthcare benefits? Happiness
Real estate agents need healthcare like everyone else, but they face significant challenges when it comes to actually getting it, according to Inman's Agent Appreciation survey results
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Tru Realty CEO reveals the secret to picking tech vendors as an indie
Sarah Richardson chats with Inman about staying competitive, choosing from a wide array of tech vendors and the importance of building a strong agent culture
by Patrick Kearns Jan 17
HomeSmart acquires 650-agent indie brokerage TriStar Realty
HomeSmart, which also owns a franchise division, vowed on Wednesday to double its agent count by 2022
by Patrick Kearns Dec 4
Doctor medicine health care
The brokerage is partnering with Clearwater Benefits, a Texas-based insurance startup for independent contractors
by Patrick Kearns Nov 4
Orange County California pool seaside sea shore ocean
Randy Rector, a HomeSmart franchisee since 2005, will now run 7 offices from rival franchise Realty One in Southern California
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
Car driving on road trip sunrise
The franchisor's new stand-alone domain HomeNearMe.com finds nearby properties in 96 MLS markets nationwide
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 25
ReferralExchange partners with HomeSmart, expands to Canada
The partnership puts 2 of real estate's largest players together on the same team
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
HomeSmart in Florida
The Sunshine State will get a company-owned office and its first statewide virtual brokerage offering
by Patrick Kearns Apr 3
HomeServices dethrones NRT as top brokerage in US: Real Trends
After reigning atop the Real Trends 500 for 20 years, Realogy's big brokerage subsidiary has lost the crown to Warren Buffett's company
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 27
WATCH: R u messaging ur clients? How texting has evolved
With advances in technology, texting is a whole new ballgame. Find out how to make the most of it from these ICNY panelists
by Inman Mar 14
JP & Associates latest brokerage to offer health care to agents
The Texas-based brokerage is offering its agents access to an associated health plan and retirement benefits
by Patrick Kearns Feb 21
HomeSmart opens Colorado Springs office
The Rocky Mountain State's largest brokerage is getting even bigger
by Patrick Kearns Jan 4