87% of mortgage lead gen comes from referrals and past clients
When it comes to mortgages, Mike DelPrete writes, online lead generation is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but it pales in comparison to the power of referrals and existing relationships
by Mike DelPrete Feb 3
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
Brad Inman proclaims real estate agents 'champions of the world'
Following a tough year of commission lawsuits and a challenging housing market, the Inman founder reminded real estate professionals Thursday that they are survivors poised for a rebirth
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Broker Spotlight: Michele Early, Compass Charlotte
Find out how this sales manager has built game-changing systems and relationships across three decades in real estate
by Christy Murdock Jan 23
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 AG pick promises to pursue antitrust enforcement
Pam Bondi affirmed the enforcement of antitrust laws would be a 'priority' for her as Attorney General, which suggests the real estate industry should be prepared for further investigations
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 
Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced 'Santa Ana Fury' in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation
by Brad Inman Jan 16
Make a game plan now for ICNY, says Corcoran's Pamela Liebman
In advance of her appearance at ICNY next week, Inman caught up with the chief executive to learn what's next for the brokerage in 2025 and solicit her advice for first-time Connect attendees
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
RE/MAX taps Christie's Real Estate vet Chris Lim as chief growth officer
Lim, who vacated the presidency of Christie's International Real Estate in 2023, will be tasked with growing RE/MAX at a time when the brokerage has struggled with falling revenue and agent count
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 15
Cyberbacker CEO arrested for giving 8-year-old son edibles
Former Keller Williams team leader and virtual assistant company CEO Craig Goodliffe faces child endangerment and intoxication charges after officers found 9 boxes of marijuana in his home
by Marian McPherson Jan 13
DOJ asks appeals court to speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow
Attorneys for the DOJ's Antitrust Division on Wednesday submitted a request to provide an oral argument alongside REX, Zillow and NAR in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13
RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger announces resignation
Lessinger's departure comes less than a year after she assumed the role of president. It also comes after RE/MAX has struggled with financial results in recent quarters
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 8
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear NAR case against DOJ
Justices will review NAR's petition on Friday and post their decision on Monday. The trade group seeks 'to clarify that the government must keep its contractual promises just like other parties'
Sherry Chris to join NAR as consultant following Anywhere exit
The industry vet announced she was stepping down from an advisory role at Anywhere in December 2024 after retiring in April 2023. Now, she will serve as special advisor to Nykia Wright
Brad Inman: The real estate industry is 'awash in change'
Founder Brad Inman looks back at the scandals and struggles of 2024 and ahead to greater transparency and accountability in 2025
by Brad Inman Dec 24