7 ways to recession-proof your real estate business
A recession doesn't have to wreck your business bottom line, coach Darryl Davis writes, but ignoring the warning signs can set you up for financial disaster
by Darryl Davis May 8
Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M
Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older
Keller Williams appoints new chief financial, operating officers
2 months after naming a new CEO, Keller Williams has chosen Tim Dieffenbacher and Stacie Herron to lead the franchisor's financial and operations teams
by Marian McPherson May 7
10 conversion scripts for winning buyers over this spring
Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does
by Annette DeCicco May 7
How to define your target audience without losing existing business
Build your brand around a location or property type you're passionate about, Nick Schlekeway writes, and watch your business take off
by Nick Schlekeway May 7
Redfin unfazed by 2% revenue drop as it finalizes deal with Rocket
Despite a year-over-year decline in Q1, CEO Glenn Kelman voiced confidence in a statement on Tuesday as Redfin continued to finalize its $1.75B all-stock merger with Rocket Companies
by Marian McPherson May 6
EXp reports a dip in homes sold, agent count in Q1
The company reported having 81,904 agents at the end of Q1 amid an ongoing slide in headcount. It also reported its agents sold 2% fewer homes in the quarter compared to Q1 2024
by Taylor Anderson May 6
$91M Northwest Arkansas indie joins Keller Williams
HomeQuest Realty returns to Keller Williams after 7 years away from the Texas-based franchisor. The firm, which closed $91.9M in 2024 sales volume, will now operate as Curtis Realty Group
by Marian McPherson May 6
Leading San Diego luxury agent Eric Iantorno aligns with Compass
Iantorno is a top luxury agent in San Diego, with more than $1B in sales over a 20-year career. Compass's office exclusives, among other tools, were a big draw, he told Inman exclusively
Real estate’s beautiful minds wanted: Nominate an Innovator
Nominations for the Inman Innovator Awards are still live, but not for long! You've got until May 16 to enter your name for a chance to be known as one of the industry's top innovators
by Inman May 6
Texas takes aim at NAR on hate speech: The Download
As the Texas legislature moves to undermine NAR's Code of Ethics, it's time to think about your messaging moving forward
by Christy Murdock May 3
Hanna Holdings agrees to settle commission suit after court battle
The company was among the remaining large brokerages that had yet to reach a settlement agreement before it announced it had reached settlement terms on Friday
by Taylor Anderson May 2
RE/MAX meets expectations in Q1 but forecasts turbulence ahead
Revenue fell to $74.5M, down from $78.3M a year earlier, marking the 11th-straight quarter of decline, according to financial results posted by RE/MAX Thursday after the markets closed
by Richelle Hammiel May 2
Douglas Elliman improves losses while growing revenue in Q1
First quarter revenue was up year over year to $253.4M and net loss decreased significantly on an annual basis to $6M or $0.07 per diluted share, according to Q1 earnings data released Friday
To team or not to team? 10 things you must know as you decide
Speaker and CEO of Spark Tank Media, Jeff Lobb, and trainer Bernice Ross walk through the requirements for starting a successful real estate team
by Bernice Ross May 2