A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: 'I'm still pissed'
First Team CEO Michele Harrington's company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR's involvement, have played out
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
LoanStream Mortgage exec arrested after fatal car accident
President of Irvine, California-based wholesale mortgage lender with history of drunk driving convictions arrested on suspicion of murder after 88-year-old man is killed in head-on accident
by Matt Carter Feb 3
After a strong year, luxury is poised for strategic shifts in 2025
In 2024, NYC was the top destination for buyers of properties priced at $10M+. Various luxury brokerage reports show big shifts across borders, generations and more in the year ahead
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
New commission suit against Side, others filed — and all but settled
Side and other brokerages, along with a pair of MLSs, will collectively pay $10,570,000 to settle the new antitrust case if proposed terms — offered on the same day as the suit was filed — are greenlit
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem
Aleem, Redfin's chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Agent to the stars Tomer Fridman quietly leaves Compass
Fridman had been affiliated with Compass since 2017 and was a top producer. His departure was reportedly announced internally at the end of last week by Regional Vice President Parker Beatty
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
Redfin Next expanding nationwide by the end of October
Seattle-based Redfin is taking its commission-based payment model nationwide on Oct. 27. Redfin Next enables agents to keep W-2 status and benefits while earning commission splits
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
Halfway through 2024, luxury looks stronger than in 2023
Key factors agents will keep an eye on as the year continues include dream home buying trends, elections, the economy and emerging markets, according to new midyear luxury reports
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
Ultra-luxury sales show resilience, up 3.9% from last year
Ultra-luxury sales in coastal enclaves and ultra-luxury hotspots bolstered sales beyond those of last year, according to a report released by Compass this week
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 8
Black homesellers get better offers with iBuyers, but there's a catch
A University of Washington study revealed iBuyers give Black homeowners better offers than they receive on the open market. However, those offers potentially come with some longterm tradeoffs
by Marian McPherson Jul 26
4 ways to find your investment niche in multifamily real estate
By identifying a niche market and connecting with renters there, multifamily investors can build a successful business while providing renters with what they seek most, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jul 11
Jones Fridman International brings on Straser Silicon Valley team
The merger brings on Katy Thielke Straser's 7-person team and allows Jones Fridman International to expand into NorCal. The team now represents about $25B in career sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 28
Redfin expands new compensation plan to agents in 25 more markets
With the expansion, Redfin Next is now available to agents in 36 markets nationwide, according to an announcement Friday. Redfin execs said the plan has 'proven to be even better' than expected
by Marian McPherson May 17
Woodward Realty Group merges with Corcoran Baer & McIntosh
With the merger, 26 agents will join Corcoran Baer & McIntosh, bringing the combined firms' agent count to 130 across 7 offices in parts of New York and New Jersey, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson May 15
Redfin expands new compensation plan to 7 more markets
Redfin Next is available to agents in 7 major markets across the South, Midwest and East Coast. Redfin execs say it will help them navigate market 'ups and downs,' including NAR's settlement
by Marian McPherson Mar 21