Gino Blefari out as HomeServices CEO, Chris Kelly promoted
Blefari has helmed HomeServices of America for more than 5 years. Kelly had been serving as an executive vice president before being promoted
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
First American CEO Ken DeGiorgio terminated, new CEO named
First American Financial Corporation has appointed Mark E. Seaton as its new CEO, just weeks after former CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio was charged with misdemeanor assault
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 15
Tal Alexander calls himself 'victim' in divorce proceedings
Being imprisoned hasn't stopped the former Official Partners broker from telling his estranged wife to 'think twice' about moving forward with divorce, pledging 'war' if she doesn't comply
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
Cofano-led Collabra Technology sells to Adx
The deal will see industry vet Russ Cofano exit the company. Current COO Margo Fraker will take over as chief executive of the company's B2B efforts
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Rila Auctions launches to offer transparent bidding, access
'After working with several auction platforms, I realized there was an opportunity to create a smarter, more transparent solution that puts agents and sellers first': Ben Bacal
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 14
Maverix Advisory Group names Baur founding board member
York Baur is recognized as a notable industry figure for his time at MoxiWorks, which grew to support more than 800 brokerages under his leadership
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 14
Trending: Ownership shifts, joyful strategy and smarter reach
From TikTok uncertainty to Snapchat’s joy-driven ad strategy, Jessi Healey unpacks how platforms are reshaping visibility, engagement and emotional connection
by Jessi Healey Apr 14
Tariffs, stalled construction threaten to end rent stability
According to a new report from Redfin, mounting economic pressures, including tariffs and slowing construction, could soon put upward pressure on rents
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 14
CoStar's Florance: New Zillow rule 'hijacks your leads for profit'
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CoStar founder and CEO Andy Florance takes Zillow to task for its new listings policy, calling it anti-consumer and anti-agent
by Andy Florance Apr 14
Agents attracted to techie brokerages, capped fees: Report
A new report suggests agent recruiting remains intense in real estate and that churn from company to company comes with significant costs to brokerages
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
The No. 1 concern from brokers right now? Recruiting and retention
Recruiting and retention outweigh interest rates, regulation and other obstacles as top business challenges brokers face now, according to the latest results from the Inman Intel Index survey
by Taylor Anderson Apr 14
You’re not behind: Mindset and strategies needed for success
If you feel like your progress has stalled, Jimmy Burgess writes, implement these strategies and build the real estate business you've been dreaming of
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 13
The AI shortcut: 9 ways ChatGPT can simplify your listing process
Real's Drew Thompson offers tips that save you time and money when you put the power and potential of artificial intelligence to work for your listings
by Drew Thompson Apr 12
Tariff fears sour consumer sentiment, push mortgage rates up
The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment fell 11% from March to April to 50.8 and is now lower than it was at any point during the 2007-2009 Great Recession
by Matt Carter Apr 11
Banned listings, honest truths, private listing networks: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 11