7 ways to make Zoom meetings less awkward and more effective
We've all been on Zoom for 5 years (or more), but are you using it as effectively as possible? Nikki Beauchamp offers video conference best practices for your next virtual meeting
by Nikki Beauchamp Mar 3
NAR wrote a big fat check to the settlement fund: The Download
The National Association of Realtors made the first big payment toward its $418M settlement. Where exactly are the funds coming from?
by Christy Murdock Mar 1
Perfume mogul Jean Madar puts 1 of 6 mansions on market for $55M
The waterfront mansion, located at 1007 Links Drive in Miami, is the first of 6 luxury spec mansions that he and his brother, Alain Madar, are bringing to the market
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 28
What's changed for agents since the NAR commission settlement
Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about what's different since the National Association of Realtors commission lawsuit settlement was finalized
by Inman Feb 28
CoStar closes $1.6B Matterport acquisition ahead of schedule
Virginia-based CoStar Group has completed its purchase of spatial mapping company Matterport. The companies expected to finish the deal by the end of March, putting them ahead of schedule
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
Rocket's $649M Q4 profit puts the company in the black for 2024
In a difficult year for real estate, Rocket Mortgage grew closed loan volume by 29%, to $101.2B. Higher profit margins on those loans helped boost net revenue by 34%, to $5.1B
by Matt Carter Feb 28
Bad habits, bleak forecasts, no crashes: 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 Feb 28
Compass One puts clients at true north: Tech Review
Application is an intuitive and lightweight method by which to manage multiple relationships in a single setting
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28
Trending: LinkedIn levels up, TikTok tumbles and truth gets tricky
From LinkedIn’s new metrics to Duolingo’s viral creativity, Jessi Healey breaks down the latest trends shaping online engagement
by Jessi Healey Feb 28
Why ‘just stay positive’ is a career-killer (and what to do instead)
Positive mental attitude alone won't save you or your real estate business, Aaron Hendon writes. Strengthen your mindset and embrace real connection for authentic growth
by Aaron Hendon Feb 28
Rocket Homes off the hook as Trump's CFPB drops lawsuits
Dec. 23 RESPA complaint that accused Rocket Homes of favoring real estate agents who steered clients to Rocket Mortgage is dismissed 'without prejudice' by the CFPB's new leadership
by Matt Carter Feb 27
Redfin on the upswing after Zillow deal despite widening Q4 losses
Redfin posted double-digit revenue growth in Q4 earnings Thursday. The company's $100M Zillow rental syndication deal has opened the door for greater advertising spend, CEO Glenn Kelman said
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
Opendoor saw rising losses in Q4, but managed to boost revenue
The iBuyer's $1.1B in Q4 revenue wasn't enough to offset a loss of $113M. However, CEO Carrie Wheeler said the company entered 2025 as 'a leaner, more efficient business'
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 27
Matterport lost $256M in 2024 as it continued scaling before merger
Total revenue was $169.7M, up 8% compared to a year earlier, boosted by its 1.2 million subscribers as the company bolstered its ongoing revenue streams
by Taylor Anderson Feb 27
CoStar Group looks to hire 1K employees in 2025
CoStar Group announced plans on Monday to add 1K new employees to its Richmond, Virginia, campus. The hiring push also comes with cuts to a number of unspecified teams
by Marian McPherson Feb 27