The broker's dilemma: To own or not to own; that is the question
New Inman contributor Lisa Troyano-Ascolese outlines the thought process behind starting or buying a brokerage and how to know if you're really ready
Redfin eliminates salaries, pivots to commission model in LA and SF
Redfin will still classify agents as employees but, beginning next year, will transition those in some California markets to an all-commission-based pay program
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 25
Thad Wong: 2 is better than 1 when it comes to brokerage presidencies
Christie's International Real Estate co-CEO Thad Wong and newly appointed co-President Natalie Hamrick revealed to Intel the strategic thinking behind its executive shakeup earlier this week
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
eXp Realty
The Bean Group is the first team to join eXp Realty via the brokerage's new Boost program, which provides financial incentives to independent recruits, according to an announcement Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
How much is your home worth on Airbnb? Realtor.com can tell you
New tool comes as more homeowners look for ways to offset high housing costs, and as Airbnb looks to add more supply to keep prices down
by Taylor Anderson Sep 7
Suburban New York team joins forces with Howard Hanna
The Mark Seiden Real Estate Team is partnering with Howard Hanna Rand Realty, increasing the latter's influence north of New York City, according to an announcement
by Daniel Houston Aug 31
Guild Mortgage eyes the Midwest with First Centennial acquisition
The acquisition of the Aurora, Illinois-based, family-owned lender marks San Diego-based Guild Mortgage's fourth expansion since December, according to an announcement on Monday
by Matt Carter Aug 30
In crucial Q2, real estate separated wheat from the chaff: Intel analysis
The biggest publicly traded brokerages and tech companies significantly slashed losses in the second quarter, restoring investor confidence, according to an Intel analysis of Q2 earnings data
by Daniel Houston Aug 16
A stock analyst reveals the 2 big winners from Q2 earnings season
Among the publicly traded real estate enterprises to release second-quarter earnings reports this month, 2 companies stood out for John Campbell, a managing director at analytics firm Stephens
by Daniel Houston Aug 16
7 lies unsuccessful agents believe that are holding them back
Don’t believe the lies. You are in the right place, at the right time, and in the exact business that can help you build the life you always dreamed of having
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 11
Thad Wong plans to grab more market share during downturn
'The part that I can't control is the market, but I can control my market share,' Christie’s International Real Estate CEO Thad Wong said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Realtor.com CEO: 'Zillow took that crown off us — and I want it back'
During Inman Connect on Tuesday, Damian Eales, Realtor.com's newly installed CEO, revealed the marching orders he's received from Rupert Murdoch as he aim to scale the top of the portal game
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
Compass drives down losses, lifts agent count amid Q2 revenue slide
Compass' 2Q revenue dropped 26% year over year to $1.5B, according to an earnings call Monday. Despite lower revenue, the brokerage reached free cash flow positivity and slimmed net losses
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Airbnb profit jumps 72% as more homes are rented out short term
Revenue for the company grew to $2.5B in Q2 buoyed by a growth in demand that was surpassed by a growth in supply, according to an earnings report released on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 3
The markets real estate investors are fleeing amid the housing slump
Despite economic turmoil, investors large and small are still a force to be reckoned with in the housing market. Intel broke down the cities they've soured on — and the ones they just can't quit
by Daniel Houston May 10