Could the ‘Listing IPO’ model redefine the role of MLSs?
Victor Lund pitches a new framework for MLS submission and public listing display
by AJ LaTrace Jun 1
Ryan Serhant's brokerage arrives in California with 5 markets
SERHANT., a self-described 'AI-native' brokerage, is launching with 65 agents
by Jessi Healey Apr 14
Lesson Learned: Take your fiduciary responsibility seriously
Find out how 'consummate student' and San Francisco agent Chris Jurach keeps challenging himself to 'learn new things, read and listen to books, and gather fresh ideas'
by Troy Palmquist Jun 10
How an FBI negotiator brought this agent back from burnout
Danielle Lazier was at the top of her game, but she was so burnt out, she was ready to quit. FBI negotiator Chris Voss' talk about tactical empathy and emotional intelligence changed everything
by Danielle Lazier Mar 5
NAR: Commission suit insurance coverage ran out 'some time ago'
There are no funds under NAR's policy available to pay for the cost of defending the Realtor associations nor their multiple listing services which have been sued, according to the trade group
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 21
A piece of the San Francisco Bay could be yours for $25M
The only private island in San Francisco Bay is up for a sale with a $25M price tag. Red Rock Island is a 6-acre vacant hill just off the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge north of the city
by Ben Verde Jan 4
Commission suits, interest rates, C-suite departures: Inman 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 Dec 15
California homeseller who paid $50K in commissions files lawsuit
Christina Grace, a California resident who sold her home in Marin County, filed suit Friday against NAR, Compass and Keller Williams, among others, claiming she paid $50K in commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 12
Christie's International Real Estate launches major NorCal expansion
The founding real estate agents of Christie's International Real Estate San Francisco | Marin | Wine Country hail from The Payton + Binnings Team and boast $200M in transactions annually
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
Former Compass marketing executive moves to Christie's-Sereno
Jessica Grimes will lead strategic growth and marketing as Christies-Sereno expands throughout the Bay Area
by Ben Verde Jun 6
real estate agent niche marketing
If you want to develop deeper, more meaningful connections with leads and clients, you need to focus on who they really are and what they're looking for
by Christy Murdock Apr 24
All in family as Tracy McLaughlin and daughter join Engel & Völkers
Before joining The Agency, McLaughlin co-owned Pacific Union International, which she bought with her then-husband before selling to Compass. Her daughter will join her at Engel & Völkers
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Home value soars after Black couple 'erases' identity prior to appraisal
Tenisha Tate-Austin and Paul Austin filed suit against Janette Miller of Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisals, who they allege devalued their Sausalito, California, home based on race
Winter is coming: These are most in-demand cold weather amenities
As homebuyers and owners prepare to settle in for what may be a long COVID-19 winter, fire pits, hot tubs and heated floors have never been more desirable
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
Homeownership affordability drops in two-thirds of U.S.
Median prices of single-family homes and condos are now less affordable than historical averages in 63% of counties, up from 54% one year ago, according to a new report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23