EXp CEO: We're aiming for 250K agents in US — but growth is slowing
Despite ambitious goals, the virtual brokerage eXp Realty is seeing its growth slow amid a lagging market — and the company is unlikely to hit a target Sanford set earlier this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 14
EXPCON keynote urges real estate agents to stay positive
Nick Santonastasso, who in his own words was born a 'man with no legs and one arm,' said agents should have 'emotional integrity' and focus on things they can control
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 13
Homie CEO resigns as flat-fee brokerage lays off more workers
The company is among the most prominent of the upstart flat-fee brokerages that rose in recent years, but will lose cofounder and CEO Johnny Hanna as the market experiences 'turmoil'
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 4
Homebuyers in these US cities are backing out of deals at a higher rate
Phoenix, Las Vegas, Tampa and Austin attracted homebuyers at a higher rate during the height of the pandemic. But according to Redfin, those same Sun Belt cities are now cooling the fastest
by Ben Verde Sep 26
The agent replied to a fishy email. Then Michael Jackson showed up
Over 5 years, Zar Zanganeh, then a young agent with Las Vegas Sotheby's International Realty, nurtured a relationship with the musician until his death in 2009. In the process, he signed deals for Jackson, Brittney Spears and Prince, whom he was asked to spy on by the King of Pop
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
WATCH: If marketing properties is your thing, this is your time to shine
A rebalancing market can be painful for agents. But it also presents opportunities for them to show off their marketing prowess, C-suite executives said last month at Luxury Connect
by Daniel Houston Sep 2
More people moving into drought-prone areas than out: Study
Roughly $17T worth of property analyzed for the study had experienced intense drought in August, up 42% from a year earlier when $12T worth of property had experienced it
by Ben Verde Aug 31
WATCH: Wealthy homeowners are sticking by their decision to relocate
Wealthier clients who moved cities during the pandemic aren't itching to go back, even as home demand in their new markets is in decline, panelists said earlier this month at Luxury Connect
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
WATCH: How will buyer's agents make money if the DOJ wins?
The ongoing lawsuits and investigation into US industry practices could alter how buyer's agents make money on the typical home sale, panelists said earlier this month at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
WATCH: What's been going on with real estate tech stocks?
Prominent investors descended on Inman CEO Connect in Las Vegas to discuss recent volatility in real estate tech company values
by Daniel Houston Aug 24
WATCH: Like it or not, the blockchain is coming to real estate
At Inman Connect Las Vegas earlier this month, executives behind the blockchain company Consortia discussed ways the business of buying and selling real estate could change overnight
by Daniel Houston Aug 23
WATCH: How Ben Kinney prepared 'for the apocalypse'
At Inman Connect Las Vegas in July, the Place co-founder shared how he has prepared his business for the choppy economic waters that may lie ahead
by Daniel Houston Aug 23
From market shifts to Metaverse: 5 issues to keep a close eye on at ICLV
The action starts Wednesday, Aug. 3 with dozens of must-see in-person and virtual events. Here are the biggest names, most explosive conversations and hottest topics to watch for this week
by Ben Verde Aug 3
Reality TV agents share their 3 tips for standing out in real estate
Reality stars and Douglas Elliman agents Lisa Simonsen and Kelly Bensimon shared tips at Inman Luxury Connect, that allowed them to build careers on the screen and in home sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
Is the 'Great Reshuffling' about to go in reverse? Not yet, these agents say
The coronavirus pandemic allowed multitudes of people to move away from big coastal cities. A group of luxury real estate leaders at Inman Luxury Connect weighed in on how that trend is progressing
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2