Agents grow more discontented with their profession, and with NAR
A new survey shows that fewer agents want to recommend their job to others and that, in the wake of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement, more are dissatisfied with the trade group
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
Embracing professionalism: How agents can recognize their value
Inspiring confidence in clients, coach Darryl Davis writes, means embracing the things that make your service valuable and understanding how you're different from other sales professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 2
Here's where your stress comes from these days: Pulse
It's Stress Awareness Month, so we asked you to share your biggest stressors and the strategies you use to handle them
by Inman Apr 2
Stupid staging: What NOT to do if you actually want to sell
Author and trainer Bernice Ross offers a laundry list of don'ts when it comes to preparing a home to hit the real estate market
by Bernice Ross Apr 2
Hate meditating? Try these 15 action-oriented stressbusters
If sitting quietly isn’t your style, Christy Murdock offers 15 high-impact stress-reducing exercises to help you feel better without the ohm
by Christy Murdock Apr 2
A&D Mortgage closes acquisition of Mr. Cooper's 3rd-party channel
Deal gives the nation's biggest provider of riskier 'non-QM' mortgages additional capacity to offer more traditional loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, FHA, VA and USDA
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Alexanders fire back against Side in counterclaim
The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They also opposed Side's motion for contempt
Bay Area, NYC buyers drive bidding wars as market shifts loom
In 8 of the nation's largest metros, there was an uptick in homes that sold above asking price last month -- half of those metros in the Bay Area or New York, according to a Redfin report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 1
Compass acquisition offers a glimpse into @properties’ finances
Following its acquisition of Chicago's largest brokerage in January, Compass pulled back the curtain on @properties’ financial health over the 12 months prior to the headline-grabbing merger
by Taylor Anderson Apr 1
Grant program incentivizes teardowns of old mobile homes
FHLB Cincinnati's Hundred Homes Initiative grants of up to $50K can be used for a down payment or applied to closing costs on newer homes in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Agents can help sellers unlock value with renovation ROI: Revive
Revive has used its findings in the pre-sale renovation space to produce an extensive white paper that dedicates its pages to proving the value of updating a home before selling it
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 1
Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna and Mr. Cooper Chair and CEO Jay Bray.
Fitch Ratings warns of potential dowgrade of Rocket debt rating if Redfin and Mr. Cooper deals close, while decline in share price suggests investors have doubts Mr. Cooper is worth $9.4B
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Agents feel joy, rage, confusion over Clear Cooperation ruling
Some respondents to Inman's Pulse survey seemed furious, while others were pleased, especially at the fact that CCP had been preserved. Still, multiple respondents simply expressed confusion
How new real estate agents can say ‘no’ without the guilt
Coach Verl Workman writes that setting healthy boundaries, including saying 'no' when needed, provides a more balanced life and fulfilling career in real estate
by Verl Workman Apr 1
Motto Mortgage CEO announces upcoming retirement
Ward Morrison will step down in June but serve as a consultant until the end of the year. He has helmed Motto Mortgage since 2016
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 31