Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download
What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy?
by Christy Murdock Jun 29
Weak demand drives up share of homesellers cutting prices
The typical home sold for 0.3% less than the original asking price in the past month, according to a new report from Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
More listings, lower rates should boost 2025 sales: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae on Friday slashed its 2024 forecast as a result of weak spring home sales, but listings are returning to the market and mortgage rates look poised to drop, according to new projections
by Matt Carter Jun 24
$25M real estate team RR Galaxy joins Keller Williams in Naperville
Naperville, Illinois-based team RR Galaxy has joined Keller Williams, it was announced Friday. The 4-person team has closed more than $74 million in sales over the past 2 years, executives said
by Marian McPherson Jun 21
'Not warranted': DOJ pushes back against NAR rehearing request
The US Department of Justice on Monday argued NAR 'does not identify any errors of law or fact meriting panel rehearing' over whether the antitrust enforcer can reopen its probe into NAR rules
Anatomy of a client consultation: A head-to-toe approach
While negotiating skills are top of mind for agents as commission confusion sets in, consultant Rachael Hite offers a step-by-step strategy that should ensure optimal service all summer long
by Rachael Hite Jun 18
'Survivor,' beer and space factories on tap at Inman Connect Las Vegas
Encounter unlikely connections and powerful insights at Inman Connect Las Vegas and Luxury Connect, taking place July 30 through Aug. 1
by Alex Sacay Jun 18
Locked & Loaded: How the lock-in effect is impacting US consumers
Homeowners with at least a 5% mortgage rate are 3 times as likely to enter the market soon as those with a sub-3.5% rate, according to results from Inman-Dig Insights' latest consumer poll
by Daniel Houston Jun 5
Convergence and divergence: The future of residential property
Opinion
Understanding technology adoption and service integration, Brandon Dobell of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company writes, will, in turn, unlock operational efficiencies and value creation
by Brandon Dobell Jun 4
Retreats, representation, conversations: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh May 25
House made famous by 'Home Alone' hits market for $5.25M
The red brick Georgian mansion, known by children all over the world as Kevin McCallister's home, is back on the market after 12 years and comes with a large Kevin Lego figure for the home theater
by Lillian Dickerson May 24
2 Tampa-area Realtor organizations announce merger
Pinellas Realtor Organization / Central Pasco Realtor Organization approved their merger with Greater Tampa Realtors, forming a new group called Tampa Bay Realtors
by Ben Verde May 24
Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission chaos
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 14
UWM hiring 'hundreds' as mortgage originations surge 24%
United Wholesale Mortgage's $180.5M in net earnings were boosted by the sale of $70B in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) and a $141M markup in the value of the $230B in MSRs retained
by Matt Carter May 9
Plan if you must, but prepare for the unexpected
Real estate professionals have survived upheaval and change in the past, and we'll do so again, broker-owner Teresa Boardman writes, even if we don't yet know quite how
by Teresa Boardman May 4