Illinois homebuyers file new class-action commission suit
The suit names Equity Realtors, HomeSmart International and Fathom Realty as defendants. It also describes NAR as a co-conspirator, but doesn't name the organization as a defendant
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
The CEOs growing their businesses by using in-house systems
CEOs from RealtyONE, HomeSmart and LPT Realty have grown their businesses during upheaval by listening to their constituents and creating customized solutions, they told ICLV attendees
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
Court movements, FAQ answers, ticking clocks: 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 Apr 26
A call for change is center stage this summer. Join the movement
Anchored by industry leaders, top performers and advocacy, Inman Connect Las Vegas is primed to be a catalyst for changing real estate
by Inman Mar 22
Who's out: The brokerages not covered in the NAR settlement
More than 90 brokerages would not be covered under the $418M deal, though most have the option of buying in
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 20
Tokenization of real estate isn't next. It's now
Agents with experience trading real estate with cryptocurrency explained to the Inman New York audience how tokenization could be the answer to funding extensive commercial renovations
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 25
Latest homeseller suits in Arizona, New York target commission rules
Class-action complaints filed by Joseph Masiello and Robert Friedman join chorus of litigation nationwide objecting to trade group rules requiring sellers to offer compensation to buyer brokers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 11
How tech-savvy brokers deal with second job: proptech 'ambassador'
Real estate brokers who invest in tech stacks frequently find themselves selling their own agents on the technology's merits. Intel spoke to executives about the adoption tactics that work best
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
EXp captures top-producing team in New York's Hudson Valley
The Virginia Corbett Home Team includes 16 agents and 5 staffers. The team's move to eXp comes as brokerages across the US compete for top talent that can still produce in a tight market
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 6
Paymints.io integrates into First American's PRISM platform
Eliminates the need for paper checks by allowing title and real estate agents to request and receive electronic disbursement of earnest money and cash-to-close funds within the platform
by Matt Carter Sep 20
HomeSmart files IPO paperwork
The tech-enhanced brokerage is the first major real estate firm to move toward a stock market debut in 2022. That move, however, comes after a tumultuous year for publicly traded real estate firms
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
HomeSmart acquires Champions Real Estate Group, expands in Texas
The acquisition of Champions, which has been serving the Houston market for 20 years, adds to HomeSmart’s agent count by 1,800, bringing its total headcount to nearly 25,000 agents 
by Ben Verde Jan 6
Can eXp Realty maintain rapid, sustainable growth in 2022?
There's no doubt that eXp has been on a hot streak, but that doesn't mean the brokerage lacks challenges to consider as it looks to 2022, including scaling operations through rapid growth
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 29
Knock partners with HomeSmart to roll out services in Baltimore
Baltimore puts Knock at 70 markets nationwide, up from 14 at the start of 2021. The tech-enabled, home loan solutions platform will offer its full gamut of products to the region's consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 16