Guild Mortgage shrugs off 2023 loss as it pursues acquisitions
The San Diego-based lender has completed 5 acquisitions in the past 18 months in pursuit of market share, unfazed by a 21% drop in mortgage originations and a $39.1M 2023 net loss
by Matt Carter Mar 13
3 steps to earn your share of commissions in any market
Much of your income potential is totally controlled by the activities you choose to do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes, along with your willingness to adjust to the market
by Joseph Santini Mar 13
Compass lifts agent count in Q4 but falls short of positive cash flow
The fast-growing brokerage also suffered a net loss of $83.7M in the quarter, which was an improvement compared to the loss 1 year earlier
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 27
Mark Willis takes aim at Anywhere in 'State of the Company' remarks
In his first Family Reunion address since returning as CEO of Keller Williams last year, Mark Willis called on agents to rise up and topple Anywhere, the world's largest real estate franchisor
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
Brokerages, lenders anticipate big recruitment push in 2024: Triple-I
Approximately 28% of brokerage leaders believe 'recruiting and retaining talent' will be their most challenging responsibility 1 year from now, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey
by Chris LeBarton Feb 26
EXp posts revenue uptick in Q4 — but not enough to turn a profit
The company best-known for its virtual brokerage brought in $983M in revenue between October and December, even as a difficult market took a toll, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 22
Team leaders on recruitment and retention in 2024
In the post-pandemic real estate market, well-established team leaders are focused on nurturing talented early-career agents instead of more established earners
by Ben Verde Jan 25
Richard Robbins is championing a new era of real estate excellence
In his latest Snapshot, Brandon Doyle talks to Canadian coach Richard Robbins about personal transformation and meaningful mindset shifts
by Brandon Doyle Jan 11
America's top loan officer foresees return to bidding wars, price gains
As Shant Banosian gears up to speak at Inman Connect New York in January, he sat down with Inman to discuss the landscape for mortgage lenders heading into 2024
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
Keller Williams appoints 2 new executives before year's end
Longtime Keller Williams team leaders Wendi Harrelson and John Clidy are the brokerage's newest president of KWRI-Owned Regions and vice president of growth.
by Marian McPherson Dec 21
Robert Reffkin: What we have now is a 'connection issue'
In a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday, the CEO stressed getting back to basics, forging sincere connections with clients as key to surviving and thriving in the current market
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 15
Mat Ishbia
The article alleges UWM CEO and Phoenix Suns owner is 'charting a risky path in both business and sports' but the Ishbia family is raking in the profits even when the company is losing money
by Matt Carter Nov 15
The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents
Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass' Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023
Opendoor can't hang on to profitability as Q3 revenue craters
The iBuyer saw revenue fall 71% year over year in the 3rd quarter of 2023. The company also lost $106M — a reversal from Q2's net profit
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Airbnb pulls in $3.4B in Q3 on strong international demand
Despite a setback in New York City, Airbnb rode a continued wave of strong post-pandemic travel demand. The company generated twice as much revenue as it did before the pandemic
by Taylor Anderson Nov 1