Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents
Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn't be limited to W-2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages to benefit agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
NAR's midyear conference goes virtual due to coronavirus
NAR will no longer hold its Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in person in May
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 18
'Sanitizer and power of attorney': How luxury is bracing for the virus
In the most extreme example, some clients with private jets have begun asking about buying homes on islands and in other isolated areas that they can flee to in case of disaster
Inman News quiz, March 13: Think you're on top of the week's stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Mar 13
Realtor.com to debut value estimates for on-market homes
The company will display estimates from Corelogic, Collateral Analytics and Quantarium on all properties
by Patrick Kearns Mar 12
Survey finds similarities between homebuyers of different ages
Coldwell Banker has found that millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers are all remarkably similar when it comes to their preferences for things like proximity to friends and family
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 10
Berkshire Hathaway
The tech accelerator program from Second Century Ventures is now operating in the US, Canada, Australia and UK
by Patrick Kearns Mar 9
SXSW canceled over coronavirus concerns
The gathering is one of the largest events for the tech industry and this year was going to have a panel specifically on real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 6
NAR cancels conferences as coronavirus chaos continues
The trade organization will no longer hold events this month in San Diego and Los Angeles. The cancellations come as the death toll rises and as financial markets continue to sputter
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 5
Redfin launches video home tours amid coronavirus worries
CEO Glenn Kelman published a blog post detailing what Redfin is doing to serve worried buyers and sellers in COVID-19 impacted areas
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
'The future of homeownership is female': New real estate study
A new joint trends study from real estate brokerage Compass and digital lender Better.com finds that women are leaning into the digital lending experience
by Patrick Kearns Mar 4
Pending-home sales up in January
The National Association of Realtors' Pending-Homes Sales Index climbed 5.7% year over year, according to data released Thursday
Screenshot of NAR petition
The petition argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy violates the rights of homeowners and that it should be reversed
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 25
NAR tech accelerator Reach expands to Canada
Tech startups will be able to apply starting in late May
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 24
6 rules for keeping the deal on track every time
Every transaction is as different as its participants, but these timeless principles will get you through smoothly every time
by John Giffen Feb 23