Meet the outmatched agents living through a post-deadline ordeal
Most real estate professionals say little has changed since new commission rules went into effect in August. But for a smaller group, the changes have unleashed a completely different experience
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
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by Inman Sep 26
Broker Spotlight: Mary Sherer, ERA Crossroads
Learn more about this Indiana broker-owner, and find out about the 'disastrous' experience that pushed her to get her real estate license and become a true residential expert
by Christy Murdock Sep 26
More and more homes are languishing on the market
In August, nearly half of all US homes had been on the market for 60 days or more, according to Redfin. Days on market has ticked up as high rates have slowed sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Murdoch's REA Group makes another bid for UK's Rightmove
Sydney-based News Corp subsidiary REA Group has made a third bid for UK portal Rightmove. The company offered $8.1B for Rightmove on Monday — a 10% increase from its first offer
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
EXp picks up 200-agent Hudson Valley indie brokerage
As part of eXp, Grand Lux Realty will operate out of White Plains, New York. Founder Michael Levy touted eXp's technology as one of the brokerage's selling points
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Former Fannie Mae president David Benson joins Opendoor board
The iBuyer has appointed David Benson to its board of directors, effective immediately. Benson was Fannie Mae's president for six years, retiring from the role in May 2024
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
Bezos got a bargain. Now the homeseller's suing Douglas Elliman
After learning that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was behind the entity that bought his Miami home at a $6M discount, Leo Kryss was not pleased with Douglas Elliman, which double-ended the deal
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 11
Erin Sykes launches SYKES brokerage backed by Side
Having grown up in a family-owned construction business, the former Nest Seekers International chief economist always knew she wanted to run her own brokerage. Now, the timing is right
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Michael Jordan's $14.8M mansion still unsold after 12 years on market
The future of Michael Jordan's $14.8M Chicago mansion remains a toss up after sitting on the market for 12 years, despite drastic price reductions, 'The Wall Street Journal' reports
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 9
Fathom shares bounce back on prospects for agent growth
Since hitting a June 21 low of $1.33, shares in the flat-fee real estate brokerage are up 125% as the company continues to add agents and pursue plans to expand operations to all 50 states
by Matt Carter Sep 9
Agents say business as usual since Aug. 17 — but signs of strain ahead
While most reported normal activity in the weeks after the commission rules took effect, some saw an uptick in listing clients refusing to pay buyers' fees, new Inman Intel Index results show
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
Industry leader and brokerage founder Clark Halstead dies at 83
The real estate vet co-founded the Manhattan division of Sotheby's International Realty in the mid-1970s and co-founded Halstead Property with Diane Ramirez in the mid-1980s
CoStar Group dismisses year-old lawsuit against Homesnap founder
The residential and commercial real estate company sued over misuse of trade secrets in 2023, but revealed in a new court filing that a rival tech platform's 'limited nature' is no longer a threat
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 4
Zillow, unfiltered: Portal giant adds AI-fueled natural language feature
Consumers using Zillow's mobile application can now search homes with simple voice prompts based on commute, points of interest, affordability and school access, according to executives
by Marian McPherson Sep 4