25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)
Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more
by Chris Pollinger Mar 27
CoStar makes 'best and final' $1.8B offer for REA Group rival
CoStar Group is one step closer to purchasing Australia's 2nd-largest real estate classifieds firm, Domain. Founder and CEO Andy Florance spent several days in Sydney with Domain's owners
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
Pending home sales tick up as buyers make cautious comeback
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0% to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6% compared to last year
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 27
Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: 'DOJ is simply wrong'
Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75% of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 27
Have you tried turning it on? The top tech snags vexing agents today
As Florida Realtors' Tech Helpline expands service to 28K members across 6 organizations, Inman dug into the top technology snags agents have inquired about. Hardware tops the list
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
Mauricio Umansky: 2025 is the best time ever to be a new agent
Despite market headwinds, The Agency CEO says that new technology and marketing capabilities make now a great time to be a new real estate agent
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 27
Homebuyers respond as mortgage rates hover near 2025 lows
Purchase loan requests are up 7% from a year ago, as loosening housing inventory and a pullback in mortgage rates presents FHA buyers with more opportunities: MBA survey
by Matt Carter Mar 26
FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs
Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from deceptive practices
by Matt Carter Mar 26
NAR's CCP compromise is a win-win for consumers: Freedman
Opinion
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes that a consumer-forward model that favors transparency is a win for the fair market
by Bess Freedman Mar 26
Women, Wealth and Real Estate: Pat Heller's real estate calling
Coach Melanie Klein profiles this brokerage leader and her belief in the limitless opportunities the real estate industry provides for women
by Melanie Klein Mar 26
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
Understanding Clear Cooperation's delayed marketing exempt listings
Navigating the National Association of Realtors' amended Clear Cooperation Policy could cause a headache. If you don't want to lose your mind — or your listings — follow Coach Darryl Davis' lead
by Darryl Davis Mar 26
7 conversations every agent must master to thrive in 2025
Communication isn't just part of the job of a real estate professional; it is the job, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's how to make sure you're ready for your toughest conversations
by Darryl Davis Mar 26
How Veena Rayapareddi is forging a new path for women in real estate
In her latest Women, Wealth and Real Estate profile, Melanie Klein reflects on the career of this New York Realtor and how she set her own seat at the table
by Melanie Klein Mar 26
These are the women who have moved me: Ginger Wilcox
According to the Better Homes and Gardens president, leadership isn’t just about what we accomplish individually. It’s about the way we show up for others and the opportunities we create
by Ginger Wilcox Mar 26