Compass Houston's founding agent jumps to Sotheby's
Bryan Beene is jumping ship to Martha Turner Sotheby's, leaving the office he founded in 2019 behind as the now-public company reaches a critical juncture, a report says
by Ben Verde Sep 1
How teams are evolving to keep up with their explosive growth
Outsourcing, accountability and online reviews are all part of the equation for one of real estate's quickest-growing entities
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 21
'Friends' look-alike house in Texas lists for $330,000
The house in Houston is decked out in every way possible to pay homage to the enormously popular TV sitcom
by Ben Verde Mar 28
No. 1 Side, Inc. agent in Houston jumps to Compass
Michael Afshari brought in $72 million in sales volume, closed more than 100 transactions in 2021 and was also ranked the No. 10 agent overall in Houston, according to BrokerMetrics data
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
How celebrating Black excellence has caused a ripple effect
As a member of the board of the Houston Black Real Estate Association, Jemila Winsey helped launch Top 20 Houston Black Real Estate Professionals rankings and awards to celebrate Black excellence. Here's how establishing the Top 20 awards helped create more positivity
by Jemila Winsey Feb 17
How to move the needle on Black representation in real estate
Opinion
If we are going to make inroads on the diversity front, the status quo needs to change. It is everyone's responsibility to make that happen
by Shad Bogany Feb 15
Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable
The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Opendoor in 2022: As the king of the iBuyers grows, so does its risk
Opendoor faces an array of challenges from other companies and sectors as it aims to hold its position as the biggest and most successful iBuyer in the world
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 9
Fast-growing Houston indie Abby Realty is the latest to join eXp
'I love the idea of being connected to top agents and top team leaders all over the country,' said Abby Realty founder Frank Gray, on move to eXp. 'They're welcoming us to the family, and showing us it's a helping culture'
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 19
Tennessee MLS Realtracs debuts new showing service
Realtracs Showings comes amid an ongoing race to build alternatives to ShowingTime, which Zillow acquired earlier this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving
Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings are as strong as ever. This is Inman's first story in a 5-part series
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Startup iBuyer Flyhomes expands to Austin, Dallas and Houston
In addition to the new Texas markets, the company operates in Seattle, Boston, Portland, the Bay Area and Southern California
by Libertina Brandt Sep 22
REX takes new jab at NAR in blistering 'cartel economics' attack
The discount brokerage struck on Wednesday following the National Association of Realtors' petition 2 days earlier to compel the DOJ to uphold its antitrust settlement
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 15
Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report
Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Boston, according to the Asian Real Estate Association of America
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
EXp scoops up yet another high-powered team
The Adam Olsen team is based in Houston, Texas, and is at least the fourth big get for eXp in April alone
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 29