2nd LA real estate agent charged with price gouging
Lar Sevan Chouljian of Team Rock Properties in Glendale allegedly offered a family who evacuated the Eaton Fire a rental whose asking price exceeded its original price by more than 50%
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 29
People in a rooftop bar meeting place, building new relationships.
Third places, where people gather for face-to-face social interaction, offer opportunities for real estate agents in an increasingly fragmented and isolated society, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Jan 28
Catch up on all the big commission conversations from Inman Connect
The chaos surrounding commissions that characterized much of 2024 was still on the minds of the professionals packed into the New York Hilton Midtown last week. See the sessions you missed
We all need to care about the LGBTQ+ community
Like all Americans, LGBTQ+ people deserve the right to thrive — not just exist, broker and community advocate Jamie Zapata writes
by Jamie Zapata Jan 28
RentSpree's 'homegrown listings' now on Realtor.com
This ups the total of industry websites using RentSpree listing data to 9 and the potential consumer reach to 30M
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 27
Agents embrace private listing networks. Consumers? Not yet
Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Catch up on the best of Inman Connect New York: The Download
ICYMI, here are the must-know insights and can't-miss controversies straight from the stage of Inman Connect New York
by Christy Murdock Jan 25
Shifting ground rules driving real estate brokerage consolidation
As the industry continues to evolve, smaller brokers are going to need to think about how to increase profitability, and that often requires scale, said BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Real estate lawyers take big stand against agent commission sharing
CRMLS General Counsel Ed Zorn and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chief Legal Officer Jessica Edgerton warned agents not to fall back on old practices, like sharing commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 24
Real estate is not broken: Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone
Zillow's market cap may be 50 times bigger than the franchise giant's, but that doesn't mean traditional industry players need to make a 'fundamental pivot,' the CEO tells Brad Inman
by Matt Carter Jan 23
Zillow, not CoStar, is Realtor.com's biggest competitor, Eales insists
As the rivalry with CoStar Group simmers, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales is focused on housing policy and bridging gaps between the industry and consumers, he told a crowd Thursday at ICNY
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
United Real Estate's Dan Duffy to brokers: See things differently
To achieve growth goals, brokers need to break out of existing molds and get creative with their approach, all while keeping their 'strategic subway map' at the forefront, the CEO said
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman: 'Everyone wins' with CCP in place
In his 1st Inman Connect appearance since becoming Zillow's CEO, Jeremy Wacksman talked about the Super App, AI and why maintaining Clear Cooperation is best for agents and consumers
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
What's next under President-elect Trump's 2nd term? The economy
Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
Inman unveils class of 2025 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Reinvented award winners
The 2025 Power Players award celebrates 143 leaders whose power and influence are shaping real estate's future. This marks the start of a year dedicated to honoring the best of our community
by Inman Jan 21