Agents brace for impact: A future with more unrepresented buyers
Some think the National Association of Realtors' $418M settlement will prompt more homebuyers to transact without agents. Inman asked industry professionals how they'll handle that situation
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
The ‘Chick-fil-A on Sunday’ ChatGPT listing plan
This step-by-step listing presentation blueprint from Jimmy Burgess and your listing appointments will be like Chick-fil-A on a Sunday — closed
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 29
Barbara Corcoran on the $418M NAR settlement: It's 'not a big deal'
Corcoran told Yahoo! Finance Wednesday she doesn't believe the effects of the settlement will be as earth-shattering as many make them out to be, but that 'the confusion it's causing is amazing'
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29
Will uncertainty drive agents out? Maybe — but don’t let it be you
Opinion
After the National Association of Realtors' proposed settlement, Coldwell Banker Realty president and CEO Kamini Lane offers 3 tips for agents amid commission compression chaos
by Kamini Lane Mar 29
RE/MAX President: 'It's time to take back our No. 1 market share'
In her first keynote as RE/MAX president, Amy Lessinger addressed market headwinds, buyer-broker commissions, homebuyer agreements and plans to revive the franchisor's US operations
by Marian McPherson Mar 28
Landing acquires flexible rental platform Barsala for $30M
The new deal will allow Landing, a flexible living platform, to add 1,000 new units across its Autopilot program, which provides furnished, flexible living spaces for multifamily buildings
by Ben Verde Mar 28
Pending home sales tally modest uptick amid rise in jobs, inventory
Fueled by positive job growth and an increase in available housing, the National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index rose 1.6% in February, according to data released Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
Broker Spotlight: Wyatt Poindexter, The Agency
Find out how this Oklahoma City broker's mindset helps him raise the bar on the service he provides and his own level of professional performance
by Christy Murdock Mar 28
William Raveis celebrates 50 years with an official state proclamation
Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday proclaimed March 27 'William Raveis Day' in Connecticut as the brokerage celebrated 50 years of service with an unforgettable anniversary bash
by Ben Verde Mar 27
NAR's settlement could impact women more than men. Here's why
Opinion
Women in real estate are already earning about 60% less than men. Rachael Hite looks at the latest wage gap data and explores how commission compression could widen that gap
by Rachael Hite Mar 27
Nepo Babies grow up as data points to new phenomenon: Nepo Buyers
36% of Gen Zers and millennials who plan to buy a home in the near future intend to use a cash gift from family to contribute to a down payment, according to data from Redfin released Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
Do brokerages have right model for this business climate? Intel asked
Most real estate professionals are quite bullish on their own brokerage's business model. But more are beginning to question it, according to a review of the latest Inman Intel Index results
by Daniel Houston Mar 27
Here's how client conversations about commission have changed
We asked how your conversations about commissions with clients shifted in the wake of commission lawsuits and settlements. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Mar 27
7 crisis management tips for handling commission uncertainty
The critical difference between survival and downfall during turbulent times, including the commission lawsuits, is effective crisis management, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Isreal writes
Pacaso is now offering shares in homes for as little as $130K
The new price point marks a strategy shift for the company, which buys homes in vacation markets, converts them into LLCs and sells shares to up to eight buyers
by Taylor Anderson Mar 26