Better news for buyers, more commission scrutiny: 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 8
KW begins notifying former agents of profit-sharing cuts
Former Keller Williams personnel have received letters noting that some individuals' profit share earnings could be reduced from 100% to 5%
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
80% of first-time homeowners say they'll need a gift to buy again: Poll
Faced with rising prices and rates, buyers are increasingly counting on personal loans and gifts to close deals, according to a survey of 3,000 potential buyers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman
by Chris LeBarton Dec 5
Nikki Beauchamp leaves Engel & Völkers for Sotheby's
After nearly a decade at Engel & Völkers, Beauchamp said that now was a good time for her to start a new chapter. She landed at Sotheby's largely because of the brand's international network
Abandoning NAR won't help us reclaim our legacy and lead change
Opinion
Agents industrywide are tempted to give NAR the cold shoulder, but coach Darryl Davis says that is not the solution to fix the major problems at hand
by Darryl Davis Dec 2
Carmine Sabatella of HGTV's 'Inside Out' joins The Agency
The real estate agent and interior design pro said he was making the move because of The Agency's boutique culture. He has closed more than $300M in sales volume during his career
Fed Chair Powell's attempt to deflate rate-cut expectations flops
Rates keep falling as fresh data pours in, with investors who fund most mortgages still convinced the Federal Reserve will begin lowering rates in the spring to avoid strangling the economy
by Matt Carter Dec 1
What Netflix and Lego can teach you about thriving amid adversity
Opinion
Darryl Davis shares some of the hard-won lessons of the world's most successful and resilient businesses. Put them to work in your professional life to meet the current moment
by Darryl Davis Dec 1
The top 10 cities buyers want most are smaller, more affordable
According to a new report from Redfin, relocating homebuyers continue to seek out more affordable locales in favor of big, expensive coastal cities
by Ben Verde Nov 29
New data shows much of the US has entered the ‘renter’s market’
The Sun Belt leads the ongoing drop in rent declines, and the price of rent is now lower than a year ago in 50 of the top 100 markets Zumper tracks
by Taylor Anderson Nov 28
Here's how to put the commission lawsuits in the rearview mirror
Opinion
The most critical issue for those not currently involved in commission litigation is how to proceed in light of the preliminary approval of the Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements
by Bernice Ross Nov 28
NAR put on a brave face at NXT, but accountability is on the way
Opinion
More must be done to keep agents from paying for the National Association of Realtors' mistakes, NAR Accountability Project founder Jason Haber writes upon the conclusion of recent NAR NXT
by Jason Haber Nov 27
How do you define a luxury brokerage brand?
Whether you want to move to a higher level of service or you’re thinking about a brokerage switch, eXp’s Troy Palmquist offers advice for putting that luxury polish on your brand
by Troy Palmquist Nov 27
Biggest mortgage rate drop since pandemic sparks agent optimism
A big drop in mortgage rates has resulted in holiday rejoicing for agents and hopeful buyers. Make sure you're ready to work with them
by Christy Murdock Nov 23
Agents choose lively culture over cutting edge technology: Triple-I
A majority of agents and 55% of mortgage and real estate broker-owners agree that culture is the factor that sets a company apart, according to the latest Inman Intel Index results for October
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 21