Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms
Top 5 homebuyer objections (and how you can overcome them)
When real estate agents tackle objections head-on with education, they position buyers to make better decisions and themselves as trusted advisors, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Feb 11
Zig when they zag: The importance of carving your own path
Stand firm, and be a lighthouse in the storm for your clients, coach Darryl Davis writes. They need you to be confident and provide leadership now more than ever
by Darryl Davis Jan 22
Lesson Learned: Forget competing. Build connections instead
For South Florida new development sales specialist Juan Carlos Tobon, relationships are the key to creating meaning in the everyday
by Christy Murdock Jan 6
HomeServices of America agrees to pay $250M to settle lawsuits
HomeServices was potentially on the hook for the remaining $4.7B in damages from an Oct. 31 jury verdict in Sitzer | Burnett, which awarded plaintiffs $5.3B
by Taylor Anderson Apr 26
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs asked the court to order the Berkshire Hathaway affiliate to pay most of the nearly $5.4B damages award after NAR, Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settle
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 19
Lawsuits and leads: Here's Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 8
3 green flags of exceptional real estate leadership
The mark of a great leader, Victoria Kennedy writes, is that they don't hoard power for themselves but empower others to build and grow their sphere of influence
by Victoria Kennedy Mar 5
Berkshire Hathaway Energy added to growing Gibson commission suit
Amended complaint alleges Warren Buffett's company abused the trust inspired by his name to encourage homesellers to use HomeServices and further alleged price-fixing conspiracy
Warren Buffett: 'You want a bad number' to get good market news
The Berkshire Hathaway CEO said fewer housing starts can lay the foundation for a more balanced market. His company's recent investments in homebuilders show commitment to that principle
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 29
My lunch with legendary investor Charlie Munger, and what I learned
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Charlie Munger, legendary philanthropist and business partner to Warren Buffett, died Nov. 28 at the age of 99. Inman founder Brad Inman recalls a consequential meal with the venerable investor
by Brad Inman Dec 6
'Blueprint' of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, dies at 99
The company's longtime vice chairman died Tuesday. He was credited with building Berkshire Hathaway into a behemoth with an expansive portfolio of real estate and insurance companies
by Marian McPherson Nov 29
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former US solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 17
Buffett, Munger foresee 'hollowed out' downtowns as offices empty
Warren Buffett and his partner Charlie Munger see distress in commercial real estate, which could spell trouble for lenders and opportunity for investors. ‘The buildings don’t go away,’ Buffett said
by Taylor Anderson Oct 24
Everything shows during low tide: 3 business lessons from nature
Is the tide going in or out on your business? Are you planning for market waves and how they'll affect your future? Team leader Carl Medford helps you read the signs and plan for what's next
by Carl Medford Oct 3