Indie broker-owner on coming-soon listings and real estate portals: It's all about control
Opinion
The result is less transparency, less independence and more centralized influence
by Vanessa Bergmark Mar 19
Spread cheer: How brokerages are giving back this holiday season
Whether through coat and toy drives, donations or other charitable events, real estate firms across the US and Canada shared with Inman the myriad ways they give back
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 24
Here's why indies are stoked about the Compass-Anywhere deal
Most indie brokers Inman spoke with as news of the Compass deal unfolded felt that the huge new brokerage entity would make the indie experience even more attractive to agents
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?
Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
Brokerages, portals react to NAR's decision to save Clear Cooperation
Executives mostly applauded NAR's decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn't satisfy everyone
Broker Spotlight: 24 shining leaders featured in 2024
Each week, we profile one managing broker or broker-owner in our Broker Spotlight column and feature it on our weekly Broker Edge newsletter. Here are 24 of our favorites from 2024
by Christy Murdock Dec 31
Broker Spotlight: Vanessa Bergmark, Red Oak Realty
Learn how this Bay Area broker and her 100% woman-owned brokerage create exceptional outcomes and provide award-winning service
by Christy Murdock Aug 22
Is anyone ever 'right'? The perils of predicting housing markets in 2023
Real estate decision-makers gathered in Palm Springs to plot the future of the industry at Inman Disconnect. It's a tall task, several leaders proclaimed, including Vanessa Bergmark of Red Oak
by Daniel Houston Mar 1
Red Oak Realty taps former KW, Pacific Union leader as president
Nicole Aissa will oversee agent growth and development at Red Oak. She previously worked as an operating principal at Keller Williams
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
3 leaders reveal the 'blessing and curse' of the fall housing market
During Inman Connect, Tommy Choi, Quintavius Burdette and Vanessa Bergmark share their unique challenges as the market shifts and how they're preparing their clients for success
by Marian McPherson Oct 18
WATCH: Top female leaders on not waiting for permission
Tune in as top women leaders get real about some of the most challenging issues facing women working toward leadership roles in real estate today
by Inman Nov 23
Splurge on your staff: Indie brokers share the importance of support
Independent broker-owners Jena Turner and Serena Lowden share the best way to budget and how investing in staff leads to a gold mine
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
Female agents: Stop waiting for permission to become a leader
A powerhouse group of female real estate leaders took the Inman Connect Las Vegas stage on Wednesday to share their stories and encourage other women in the industry to be empowered and step into their own as leaders
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 27
3 real estate leaders share how to hit the bullseye on your rebrand
Independent broker-owners Vanessa Bergmark and Kofi Nartey, and Century 21 CMO Cara Whitley share the 5 steps to rebranding a brokerage
by Marian McPherson Sep 29
California's Red Oak Realty goes green
The company is now buying carbon offsets and will help clients do the same, and it has achieved official green certification for its facilities
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18