How to motivate, inspire and train your team amid disruption
Great team leaders focus on business development and agent development, and the results can be staggering, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Sep 19
Fed begins rate-cutting campaign with reduction in federal funds rate
Central bank policymakers drop short-term rates by 1/2 percentage point and signal more cuts ahead, but much of the impact may have already been priced in to mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Sep 18
Here's the biggest challenge in your business today: Pulse
These are the things that are keeping you up at night and what's helping you move forward during a time of unprecedented change
by Inman Sep 18
Keller Williams to settle lawsuits over scrapped profit share plan
Former Keller Williams agents had filed suit in recent months over the company's now-abandoned plans to slash profit sharing for agents who jumped ship for rival brokerages before April 2020
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18
Upfront lands $2.5M in funding to streamline credit access for agents
Even before the commission crunch, real estate agents have struggled to make ends meet. Through brokerage partnerships, Upfront aims to ease access to credit for working agents
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 18
The long view: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for September
Opinion
A month into the NAR settlement era, the Inman Intel Index is tracking the impact on buyers, sellers, agents and brokerages. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Daniel Houston Sep 18
Fathom Realty agrees to pay $2.95M to settle commission suit
In a statement, the real estate brokerage denied wrongdoing and said it had agreed to settle with plaintiffs in an attempt to move on and continue to grow the business
by Taylor Anderson Sep 17
Mariah Carey has racked up $18.6M in mortgage debt
After buying a Tribeca penthouse for $9M cash in 1999, the pop star has borrowed millions in loans on the pad's equity in order to fund her lavish lifestyle that reportedly includes $45K dog spa days
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17
Mortgage payments cheaper than rent in nearly half of all US metros
Mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels since 2023 in 22 of the 50 largest US metros — even as rent prices continue to rise, according to a new analysis from Zillow released on Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 17
Tongo's agent-focused finance app ready for market
A new solution to help brokers administer financial benefits to agents is now available from Tongo, a company that 'builds financial products that cater to the needs of the commission economy'
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 17
A squirrel nibbling on an acorn to represent negotiation nibbling.
Stop small requests from turning into expensive deal concessions
by Bernice Ross Sep 17
A dark manly figure outside of a house with a red flag and a hand using an app to symbolize real estate safety tools.
Opinion
If you want to add to your safety and security toolbox, build value, protect your clients and stay safe in the field, check out these recommendations from Tracey 'The Safety Lady' Hawkins
by Tracey Hawkins Sep 17
The Obamas' former Hyde Park condo lists for $550K
The Obamas lived in the apartment from 1993 to 2005. The home is now being sold by Grammy-award-winning jazz singer Kurt Elling and his wife, Jennifer Elling
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
A 'Skinny House' built out of spite? Maybe not, archives show
The slim house in Boston's North End has long been associated with lore of 2 brothers fighting over property rights after the Civil War, but new analysis shows that the tale may be erroneous
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
Just letting off steam? Agents lash out at NAR in post-deadline survey
In the wake of the Aug. 17 deadline, a rising share of agents told the Inman Intel Index they were frustrated with industry trade groups and have considered leaving real estate. Will it all blow over?
by Daniel Houston Sep 16