Flat-fee brokerage Homie makes remarkable pivot amid upheaval
The Utah-based disruptor 'moved our real estate agents from W2 to 1099' while other 'non-Homie' agents were laid off last week due to 'role redundancy,' a Homie spokesperson confirmed to Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22
Lesson Learned: Become an inventory expert
Find out how newlywed, outdoor enthusiast and former CPA Billy Davidson has launched his career — and what he plans to do next
by Troy Palmquist Apr 22
Defendants fight to get homebuyer commission suits tossed
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX, Compass, eXp and others offered a slew of arguments for why the Batton 1 and Batton 2 cases should be thrown out
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 19
Jordan Cohen is as 'blue collar' as they come, but beloved by LA's elite
The 6-time No. 1 RE/MAX agent worldwide may deal with some of the loftiest stars, but he stays grounded in his work ethic and rarely deviates from a uniform of jeans and tennis shoes
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
Coldwell wins St. Louis agent Laura MacDonald back from Compass
MacDonald is the latest agent to boomerang back from a previous brokerage amid intense competition. In 2023, while an agent at Compass, she closed approximately $20M in sales volume
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Lessinger: Bottom line, RE/MAX settlement was 'a great decision'
Inman caught up with RE/MAX LLC President Amy Lessinger to discuss her first few months on the job and her vision for the road ahead
by Ben Verde Apr 15
Recruiting War '24: For brokerages, headhunt pivots to cream of crop
Agent headcount — once a ubiquitous barometer of brokerage success — has faded, interviews and new Inman Intel Index results reveal. Instead, focus has shifted to 'the better and best agents'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage out to re-up original franchise owners
In a break with the past, most new franchisees signing up for Motto's 'mortgage brokerage-in-a-box' solution are real estate brokerages and teams that aren't affiliated with RE/MAX
by Matt Carter Apr 12
Judges decline to 'centralize' commission lawsuits for now
A panel of judges considering whether to consolidate real estate commission lawsuits into one cited the recent NAR settlement as a reason to deny the request
by Taylor Anderson Apr 12
Investor or agent? 5 moneymakers share why agents should be both
Five investor-agents, each of whom has achieved success on both sides of the equation, shared their actionable insights and winning formulas for nailing a pivotal but tricky professional shift
by Ben Verde Apr 9
Recruiting War '24: Agents field new offers constantly, Intel finds
A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it's now an unavoidable aspect of the job
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Leo Pareja tapped as eXp Realty's new CEO, relieving Glenn Sanford
Pareja, who joined eXp Realty in 2022, previously served as its chief strategy officer. Founder Glenn Sanford will remain with the firm as CEO of parent company eXp World Holdings
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
Agents brace for impact: A future with more unrepresented buyers
Some think the National Association of Realtors' $418M settlement will prompt more homebuyers to transact without agents. Inman asked industry professionals how they'll handle that situation
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
RE/MAX President: 'It's time to take back our No. 1 market share'
In her first keynote as RE/MAX president, Amy Lessinger addressed market headwinds, buyer-broker commissions, homebuyer agreements and plans to revive the franchisor's US operations
by Marian McPherson Mar 28
Dave Liniger celebrates 50 years of RE/MAX in book 'The Perfect 10'
In his second book, 'The Perfect 10,' RE/MAX co-founder and Chairman Dave Liniger leans on 50 years at the brokerage's helm to offer principals for leading during moments of intense change
by Marian McPherson Mar 26