Rocket seeing 'awesome early data' from Redfin acquisition
CEO Varun Krishna says lender has already seen a surge in leads and higher conversion rates from the Redfin deal, thanks to 'cross pollination' of leads, agent referrals and mortgage applications
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Coldwell CEO encourages leaders to give up the M&A 'chase'
Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego, Coldwell Banker Realty president and CEO Kamini Lane talks about industry consolidation and the power of adopting a highly selective M&A strategy
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
Century 21 CEO: Recruiting 'is so ultra competitive right now'
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler knows recruiting and retaining agents is a big concern for brokers. Next month, he’ll roll out a competition focused on bringing more agents and companies in-house
by Taylor Anderson Jul 14
Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck
By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing, Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40k to $20k
by Matt Carter Jun 30
Inspectify logs second acquisition of 2025 with purchase of Joule
Inman Innovator honoree Inspectify unveiled the deal Wednesday, saying it will help the property inspection software provider 'streamline what is currently a fragmented and inefficient process'
by Craig C. Rowe May 30
Realty 1 Georgia adopts new name after joining Century 21 network
Century 21 Real Estate is growing its presence across Georgia with the addition of Realty 1 Georgia, now operating as Century 21 Realty 1 Professionals, the firm recently announced
by Richelle Hammiel May 29
Challenging times for brokerages — and especially indies, leaders say
New insights from the Inman Intel Index survey show how life is different these days — and often tougher — for indie brokerages than it can be for their big-brand competitors
by Daniel Houston May 26
Compass names Lacey Conway executive vice president of M&A
Conway joined Compass last spring when Latter & Blum was acquired by the brokerage and has served as a regional vice president since then. Now she will lead M&A strategy
by Lillian Dickerson May 22
Q1 not so bad after all, nCino says in surprise sneak peek at earnings
In notifying shareholders of its upcoming June 18 annual meeting, the company detailed $49.8M in restricted stock awards granted to 5 top executives over the past 3 years
by Matt Carter May 21
Redfin shareholder sues for more information on Rocket merger
Lawsuit seeks class action status to represent Redfin shareholders, claiming they need more information about financial advisor's potential conflict of interest before June 4 merger vote
by Matt Carter May 16
Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto and parent OJO
The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an 'end-to-end homeownership' platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
Redfin unfazed by 2% revenue drop as it finalizes deal with Rocket
Despite a year-over-year decline in Q1, CEO Glenn Kelman voiced confidence in a statement on Tuesday as Redfin continued to finalize its $1.75B all-stock merger with Rocket Companies
by Marian McPherson May 6
Sue Yannaccone reveals launch of new title venture 'Upward Title'
The Anywhere Brands chief reveals that her company is expanding a title venture, and she argues that consolidation and integration will dominate the real estate industry in the years ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
Cofano-led Collabra Technology sells to Adx
The deal will see industry vet Russ Cofano exit the company. Current COO Margo Fraker will take over as chief executive of the company's B2B efforts
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Compass acquisition offers a glimpse into @properties’ finances
Following its acquisition of Chicago's largest brokerage in January, Compass pulled back the curtain on @properties’ financial health over the 12 months prior to the headline-grabbing merger
by Taylor Anderson Apr 1