Agents embrace private listing networks. Consumers? Not yet
Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
'If you're a Realtor, you can't be a NIMBY': Joe Rand on affordability
Joe Rand, of Howard Hanna | Rand Realty, and Sean Roberts, CEO of Villa, advocated for the acceptance of smaller homes built off-site as a solution to the inventory crisis
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 27
Shifting ground rules driving real estate brokerage consolidation
As the industry continues to evolve, smaller brokers are going to need to think about how to increase profitability, and that often requires scale, said BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox
by Matt Carter Jan 24
71% of real estate agents didn't close any deals last year
At Inman Connect New York, Redfin's Joe Rath broke down the views of active agents in the industry, who make up less than a third of all Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Nykia Wright
During her first appearance at an Inman Connect event, Wright said she previously brought another entity back 'from the brink of extinction and irrelevance' and will now do the same at NAR
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Real estate lawyers take big stand against agent commission sharing
CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Real estate's antitrust woes may continue during Trump's 2nd term
Although some in the real estate industry hope Trump will bring a lighter hand to antitrust, his nominees for Attorney General and Assistant AG suggest otherwise
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Real estate is not broken: Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone
Zillow's market cap may be 50 times bigger than the franchise giant's, but that doesn't mean traditional industry players need to make a 'fundamental pivot,' the CEO tells Brad Inman
by Matt Carter Jan 23
DelPrete: Guard yourself against 'propaganda' in real estate data
The real estate tech strategist laid out how companies often use accurate data to present skewed conclusions — and what real estate professionals can do to spot it
by Daniel Houston Jan 23
Umansky, Dwiggins clash in heated debate over Clear Cooperation
While onstage at Inman Connect New York, Mauricio Umansky argued that Clear Cooperation stifles competition. Meanwhile, James Dwiggins said the rule puts the customer first
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Ryan Serhant predicts 'screenless' future for savvy real estate agents
Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community while also sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
How to take advantage of 'the new normal' post-NAR settlement
At Inman Connect New York, Kendall Bonner, Russ Cofano and Christine Jacobson urged agents to change how they communicate their value
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 22
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman: 'Everyone wins' with CCP in place
In his 1st Inman Connect appearance since becoming Zillow's CEO, Jeremy Wacksman talked about the Super App, AI and why maintaining Clear Cooperation is best for agents and consumers
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
American Real Estate Association absorbs NYC trade group
The integration with the New York Residential Agent Continuum paves the way for the organization's first local chapter while turning up the heat on its rivalry with NAR
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 22
Trump's executive order to address housing costs is short on specifics
Mortgage lenders have renewed their calls to slash Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance premiums to help buyers struggling with elevated housing costs and mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Jan 21