Indie broker-owner on coming-soon listings and real estate portals: It's all about control
Opinion
The result is less transparency, less independence and more centralized influence
by Vanessa Bergmark Mar 19
Industry leaders weigh in on Zillow’s coming-soon push
Reactions highlight the debate over pre-marketing, private networks and listing transparency
by AJ LaTrace Mar 18
EXp announces pre-marketing syndication deal with 3 portals
The brokerage is the latest of several companies to jump on the pre-marketing bandwagon
HomeServices CEO says Zillow pre-marketing deal should be a ‘pulse check’ for industry
Chris Kelly said now is the time to assess 'long-term implications' versus 'short-term gains'
by AJ LaTrace Mar 17
interview with Hoby Hanna
Learn how to maintain a unique brokerage culture while navigating industry change
by Darryl Davis Mar 16
A for-sale yard sign with Howard Hanna's new logo in front of a residential home
Industry veteran Russ Cofano says staged listing strategies reflect growing tensions over listing data, portals and brokerage control
by AJ LaTrace Mar 13
Howard Hanna launches private listing network 'HannaList'
HannaList will roll out in April. It arrives amid an intense debate over private listing networks
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
Howard Hanna CEO calls Zillow 'a bully,' says the portal will 'never influence me'
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, Hoby Hanna mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, consolidation and why he's resolute in his fight against Clear Cooperation
by Marian McPherson Jan 29
Howard Hanna enters Philadelphia, 70 years after Pittsburgh launch
Howard Hanna has onboarded legendary Philadelphia broker Art Herling and his team of 100 agents. Herling has 4 offices in Philadelphia and the surrounding area
by Marian McPherson Jan 28
'No listings, no eyeballs, no sales': Zillow docs outline plans to win the private listing battle
‘Listings are the lifeblood of our company’: A trove of newly released documents in the lawsuit between Zillow and Compass sheds light on the private listing fight
by Taylor Anderson Jan 8
Spread cheer: How brokerages are giving back this holiday season
Whether through coat and toy drives, donations or other charitable events, real estate firms across the US and Canada shared with Inman the myriad ways they give back
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 24
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Dec 17
private inventory
Opinion
In the current market, the way listings reach consumers matters more than ever, Amit Kulkarni writes. Buyers need greater visibility, but the industry is shifting toward less of it
by Amit Kulkarni Nov 21
Howard Hanna expands into NYC with purchase of Elegran
Howard Hanna announced that it would enter the New York City market after acquiring Elegran Real Estate, as one of the nation’s largest brokerages continues its expansion path
by Taylor Anderson Oct 16
Hoby Hanna
The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. 'Hoby' Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger
by Howard W. Hanna Oct 1