Compass posts gains in revenue and agent count in Q2 earnings
Compass brought in $1.7B in revenue between April and June, and managed to add thousands of real estate agents to its ranks, according to Q2 earnings released Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Brad Inman: Be decisive, practice self-care and be present
To get through the industry's perfect storm, the Inman News founder told ICLV attendees to 'think big [and] act big, because the goddamn problem is very big'
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
June saw a 4.8% uptick in pending home sales
Pending home sales rose 4.8% in June, with all 4 US regions showing monthly gains in contract signings, the National Association of Realtors reported on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 31
Real estate leaders see 'growth opportunities all over' right now
Artificial intelligence and mergers and acquisitions represent big growth opportunities at this particular moment, according to a trio of leaders
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Redfin CEO talks lapdogs, wolves and riding out commission shifts
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman described an increasingly complicated commission landscape and the shift brokerages and portals must make
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
NAR President Kevin Sears at Inman Connect Las Vegas
'I hope — at the end of the day, at the end of the 2-year term — to be able to look back and say there was some stability and calm,' Sears told hundreds of ICLV attendees, many of them NAR members
by Taylor Anderson Jul 30
North Texas brokerage United adds third merger in a year
REAL Dallas Properties & Management brings its 70-agent team to United in a move that both parties say benefits consumers and agents
by Taylor Anderson Jul 30
7 musts for buyer presentations ahead of the commission deadline
Marketing expert Marci James shares strategies designed to help you showcase your value, negotiate commissions with confidence and build a thriving buyer's agent business in 2024
by Marci James Jul 30
Is luxury real estate settlement-proof? These leaders think so
Luxury homebuyers are used to paying big bucks for quality service. That's partly why panelists at Luxury Connect think the NAR settlement won't make a huge splash in the higher price points
by Daniel Houston Jul 29
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
California Regional MLS will continue to allow agents to indicate whether sellers will consider concessions but will no longer have the option to specify a dollar amount or percentage
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 29
Lesson Learned: Realtors are keepers of the American dream
Find out how this 3rd generation Realtor puts his background and love of the land to work for clients ranging from farmers to hunters to developers of therapy and religious retreats
by Christy Murdock Jul 29
It's a 'watershed moment' for commissions: The Download
Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30% fall in commissions from legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at ICLV to talk consolidation, disruption, innovation
by Christy Murdock Jul 27
More than 10M homesellers targeted in class-action media blitz
JND Legal Administration, the company tapped by lawyers to oversee administrative tasks around the Gibson settlement, sent mail out to millions of potential class members earlier this year
by Taylor Anderson Jul 26
11 things great real estate agents know before they show a home
Jimmy Burgess offers the insight you need to prove your value as you serve buyer clients. Here are the 11 things exceptional buyer’s agents know before showing a property
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 26
3 challenges agents face when working with downsizing seniors
Trainer and new Inman contributor Nikki Buckelew writes that working with downsizing seniors requires a blend of empathy, patience and practical support
by Nikki Buckelew Jul 26