Kevin Sears says NAR 'is going in the right direction' since commission suit
At Inman Connect San Diego, Sears was optimistic, but said that NAR membership is projected to drop by 150K members and the organization will face a $30M deficit
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Lesson Learned: Experience over time creates trust
Strategic, experienced and caring, find out what Susan Katz has learned during her 30-plus years in the real estate business and how she puts it to work for her clients
by Christy Murdock Jul 30
Why most real estate blogs fail (and how to drive traffic with yours)
Marketing expert Jon Krabbe deconstructs the common mistakes you might be making and offers a smarter content plan for your blog
by Jon Krabbe Jul 30
10 signs you're working across the table from an inexperienced agent
Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you're the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you're a newbie
by Annette DeCicco Jul 30
RE/MAX stays profitable as US agent count, revenue decline
The franchisor's total agent count grew 2.5% from a year ago, to 147,073. But a growing proportion of those agents work outside of RE/MAX's main markets, the US and Canada
by Matt Carter Jul 29
'Hoarding' listings vs. seller's rights? Oppenheim and Sher debate Clear Cooperation
Jason Oppenheim and Ivan Sher participated in an intense debate about Clear Cooperation at Inman Luxury Connect. The issue remains among the most polarizing real estate has seen in years
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
RealPage acquires Rexera to serve condo lenders and title agents
A 2024 Inman AI Award winner, Rexera's AI agents automate workflows on condo sales by obtaining HOA documents and public records, extracting data and flagging potential issues
by Matt Carter Jul 29
Chris Heller and Heller the Home Seller team move to eXp Realty
Heller was affiliated with Keller Williams for 15 years, and most recently was at OJO Labs before becoming chief growth officer at mortgage lender Lower, a position he will retain with the move
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
What luxury buyers want today, according to the experts
C-Suite executives from Douglas Elliman, Engel & Völkers and Sotheby’s International Realty discuss what buyers are looking for today in a panel conversation at Luxury Connect
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 29
Slowing price growth still doesn't open doors for homebuyers
Home price growth slowed to the lowest level in 2 years in May. However, market pressures, primarily from elevated mortgage rates, mean buyers are still struggling to afford homes
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
1st-time buyers say 'yes' to older starter homes due to higher costs
New construction starter homes may be a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. Buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, one that's older, smaller
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings
How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still agents firmly planted on both sides
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Coldwell CEO encourages leaders to give up the M&A 'chase'
Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego, Coldwell Banker Realty president and CEO Kamini Lane talks about industry consolidation and the power of adopting a highly selective M&A strategy
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
'International buyers aren't pulling back' amid global uncertainty
Despite uncertainty, the belief in U.S. real estate hasn't changed, luxury broker Peggy Olin writes. International clients still want to be here
by Peggy Olin Jul 29
4 barriers to communication that cause your audience to tune out
We're all fighting to get our brand voices heard in today's crowded marketplace, Kyle Basila writes. Here are the factors that could be impeding your communication
by Kyle Basila Jul 29