Secret Service agent sold homes to subordinates — they got promoted
Alfonso Dyson moonlighted as a real estate agent while in the Secret Service's uniformed division. After he was promoted, his subordinates who transacted with him were also promoted
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17
DOJ's data sharing statement has implications for MLSs, associations
The statement regarding a lawsuit against pork producers notes that the sharing of information among competitors could violate antitrust law 'even without proof of an agreement to fix prices'
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 16
Cutting ties, court docs, Clear Cooperation: Inman's 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 Oct 4
How you can help victims of Hurricane Helene
Communities are just beginning a long road to recovery. Reference this list of resources to learn where to donate money or supplies or sign up to volunteer
Second-home buyer’s remorse: 6 tips for prevention
Keeping clients fully informed and helping them to think ahead about the logistics and financial implications can create more positive feelings and better outcomes, Jonathan Pressman writes
Mauricio Umansky launches live coaching network for real estate
Weekly sessions that will take place on Fireside will provide established and aspiring real estate pros access to Umansky's mentorship and coaching with a focus on entrepreneurship and sales
Sound off on Clear Cooperation ahead of NAR committee meeting
WAV Group is seeking feedback from agents on the fate of the policy in a new survey ahead of the National Association of Realtors' Emerging Issues Advisory Board committee meeting Sept. 12-13
Real estate agents lament dud of a summer: Client Pipeline Tracker
Buyers failed to bite this summer despite falling mortgage rates. It has agents as down as they've been all year heading into the NAR settlement era, according to Intel's Client Pipeline Tracker
by Daniel Houston Sep 2
Treasury finalizes new rules for luxury cash sales reporting
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the new reporting rules will 'close critical loopholes in the US financial system' that allowed criminals to launder money through all-cash residential sales
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
Agent safety startup Tether RE wins 2024 NAR Pitch Battle
Tether RE's platform includes 24-hour safety monitoring, client verification, SOS alerts, proximity safety times and fall and crash alerts. Agent social MLS app Tuesday won Crowd Favorite
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
DC-area title companies settle agent steering scheme with AG
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb found that 4 title companies gave financial and other perks to real estate agents in return for homebuyer referrals. The companies have agreed to pay $3M
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 29
Sue Yannaccone: It’s time for agents to seize the moment
President and CEO of Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone offers advice and perspective for the professional changes ahead
by Sue Yannaccone Aug 16
Home prices grow in 90% of metros as Silicon Valley breaks $2M ceiling
San Jose, California, a major tech hub, tallied single-family existing-home prices exceeding $2M in Q2 for the first time since the National Association of Realtors began tracking home prices in 1979
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
Corcoran HM Properties acquires Property Shop International Realty
The acquisition will allow Corcoran HM Properties to expand into Wilmington, Inman has learned. The firm's combined footprint now spans more than 160 agents across 6 offices
Number of foreign buyer purchases falls to lowest point since 2009
As the US dollar's value and home sale prices rose from April 2023 to March 2024, international buyers shied away from investing in US real estate, according to a new report from NAR
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 17