Is NAR really ready to rethink its legal strategy? The Download
As the trade group's chief legal officer exits, the National Association of Realtors prepares to evaluate its legal exposure and develop a litigation strategy. Is it too little too late?
by Christy Murdock Oct 5
48-agent firm joins ERA Real Estate amid luxury market boom
Home Sales Palm Beach (HSPB), a 48-agent brokerage based in Jupiter, Florida, has merged with ERA Real Estate. The group has consistently closed about $120M in annual sales
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 3
2024 could be worst year for home sales since 1995: Fannie Mae
Falling mortgage rates should help boost home sales by nearly 10% next year. But in the meantime, inventory shortages and affordability challenges are keeping a lid on sales in many markets
by Matt Carter Sep 20
9 proven ways to keep retention rates high when business is slow
Chris Pollinger shares powerful strategies to retain and motivate your real estate agents, even as listings hit all-time lows. Learn how to keep your team engaged and thriving during tough markets
by Chris Pollinger Sep 19
7 brutally honest truths you need to hear right now
It’s a tough market, but this is the market where careers are made, Real’s Jimmy Burgess writes. Double down on your work ethic, sharpening your skills and serving others
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 12
the key to real estate success: referrals at inman connect
At the flagship Inman Connect New York in 2025 and Austin Connect this October, discover how building a robust referral network can revolutionize and future-proof your real estate business
RE/MAX agent count drops as revenue falls for 8 straight quarters
Franchisor reported its US agent count fell 6.3% during the second quarter as revenue fell 4.8% compared to a year earlier, according to its earnings report
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Redfin sees Q2 revenue rise, while losses remain nearly flat
The company's earnings report saw revenue climb 7% to $295.2M between April and June, but it also lost $27.9M — just a hair above its Q2 2023 loss
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 6
Mar-a-Lago security crackdown blockades local luxury listings
Following last month's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a 24/7 road closure is curbing direct access to a number of Palm Beach luxury listings
Kanye's deconstructed Malibu pad goes under contract
The waterfront home was first listed for $53M in January and discounted to $39M in April. The new owner will need to do extensive work since the interior has been stripped of all finishes
by Lillian Dickerson 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
SERHANT. welcomes the True North Team from Compass
The firm also recently brought on former Corcoran Rookie of the Year Eric Shostak, in addition to the top-earning team, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 18
Housing inventory is climbing back. So why are leads still lagging?
Inventory is rising again, but agents are still scrounging for new listings. Hundreds of brokers and agents shared what's working in still-tight markets in new responses from the Intel Index survey
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 15
Broker Spotlight: David Marder, The Marder Group at Compass
Find out how this Florida broker and his team blend SEO savvy and digital marketing with 'old-fashioned hard work and sweat equity'
by Christy Murdock Jul 11
Teams Spotlight: The Exclusive Group at Douglas Elliman
Find out how the team's 3 co-founders — Gary Pohrer, Nick Malinosky and Devin Kay — developed a team that spans the South Florida coastline from Jupiter to Miami Beach
by Christy Murdock Jul 11