Once shaky, summer market picks up steam: Client Pipeline Tracker
While hard numbers won't be available for a few weeks, the Intel Index survey found signs that real estate agent client pools in July benefitted from an unexpected influx of homebuyers
by Daniel Houston Aug 4
Real estate CEOs sound off on CCP, M&A, being No. 1: The Download
Last week, the industry's biggest names took the stage at Inman Connect San Diego to talk about real estate's hottest topics and biggest controversies
by Christy Murdock Aug 4
From search to sold: Mapping the client journey through your website
Jon Krabbe of Agent Image shares ideas for supporting every stage of the client journey, from first looks to post-closing advice
by Jon Krabbe Aug 4
3 CEOs talk change, affordability, NAR and end-to-end systems
James Dwiggins, Michael Valdes and Mike Miedler got candid on the last day of ICSD, saying real estate has lost sight of its purpose amid commission lawsuits and company rivalries
by Marian McPherson Aug 1
EXp World Holdings revenue, sales volume grows 1% during Q2
Market headwinds stunted eXp World Holdings' revenue growth during Q2, only rising 1% to $1.3B. However, the company is bullish about its future, highlighting eXp Global's growth
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Realtor.com CEO is ready to 'turn off' Clear Cooperation debate
At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it's time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving consumers' main challenge — affordability
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Brad Inman to agents: AI will eliminate the great Clear Cooperation debate
The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
Kevin Sears says NAR 'is going in the right direction' since commission suit
At Inman Connect San Diego, Sears was optimistic, but said that NAR membership is projected to drop by 150K members and the organization will face a $30M deficit
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Homebuyers still have jitters about the economy and job market
Mortgage rates have stabilized and more inventory is coming online, but applications for purchase loans fell by a seasonally adjusted 6% last week compared to the week before
by Matt Carter Jul 30
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Pending home sales fell MOM and YOY in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists are split on what the decline means as buyers navigate wider economic fears
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
10 signs you're working across the table from an inexperienced agent
Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you're the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you're a newbie
by Annette DeCicco Jul 30
'Hoarding' listings vs. seller's rights? Oppenheim and Sher debate Clear Cooperation
Jason Oppenheim and Ivan Sher participated in an intense debate about Clear Cooperation at Inman Luxury Connect. The issue remains among the most polarizing real estate has seen in years
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings
How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still agents firmly planted on both sides
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings
As Compass called NWMLS a 'monopoly' and said its policies amount to an anticompetitive boycott, NWMLS called the brokerage's arguments 'nonsensical'
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators to determine if or when interest rates might finally come down
by Jeff Tucker Jul 25