Brokerages, lenders anticipate big recruitment push in 2024: Triple-I
Approximately 28% of brokerage leaders believe 'recruiting and retaining talent' will be their most challenging responsibility 1 year from now, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey
by Chris LeBarton Feb 26
'Do less, more': Mark Willis shares KW's bare-bones growth strategy
Ahead of his first Family Reunion since returning to Keller Williams as CEO, Mark Willis shared his excitement with Inman — and his call for a return to the basics amid a housing market in flux
by Marian McPherson Feb 26
NAR: Commission suit insurance coverage ran out 'some time ago'
There are no funds under NAR's policy available to pay for the cost of defending the Realtor associations nor their multiple listing services which have been sued, according to the trade group
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 21
Here's how to avoid the most-dreaded new agent question
How long have you been an agent? Follow these simple steps on listing appointments to answer the question and turn seller leads into signed listings, writes author and trainer Bernice Ross
by Bernice Ross Feb 21
Rick and Kathy Hilton are saying goodbye to Southampton home
The family has owned the shingle-style property since 1999, spending many vacations and holidays there, and is now selling it for $14.95M
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 16
'The joy of painting' lives on in former Bob Ross artist retreat
The Mediterranean-style home in Florida was once owned by Bob Ross Inc. and hosted art retreats for Bob Ross-certified instructors and their students. Now it's for sale for $1.999M
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
$14.75M sale marks DC region's biggest of the new year
The 17.5-acre equestrian estate was listed for $17.995M in May. The sales price also represents a new record for the town of Great Falls. Daniel Heider of TTR Sotheby's represented the sale
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13
Chad Roffers dishes on a Sotheby's Concierge Auction record
The Sotheby's Concierge Auctions founder and CEO shared more about how the recent auction of 'La Dune' went down, as well as key reasons why luxury agents turn to the brand to get a deal done
Forget what you think you know about holiday listings
To achieve extraordinary results, The Agency's Deedee Howard writes, sometimes it pays to ignore conventional wisdom and pursue a more strategic marketing plan
by Deedee Howard Feb 8
Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren't at the top
Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show
by Chris LeBarton Feb 7
Buy this pretty, pretty pretty good home once owned by Larry David
Coincidentally timed as Curb Your Enthusiasm launches into its final season this weekend, the architecturally significant home was built in Montecito in 1929 by George Washington Smith
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31
Are US home-sale revenues finally bottoming out? Intel examines
The steepest part of the home-transaction downturn appears to be over. Is this where business turns around? Intel dives into the data
by Daniel Houston Jan 29
Attorney lays out how real estate can survive the commission suits
At Inman Connect, Ed Zorn proposed mandating buyer representation agreements, killing the MLS compensation field, adding a concession field, and creating a fund to pay out settlements
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26
Realtor.com CEO 'loves' heated competition with Homes.com
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers
by Marian McPherson Jan 25
Alec Baldwin's latest starring role? His own Hamptons listing video
Amidst a fresh indictment for involuntary manslaughter while filming on the set of 'Rust,' the actor is starring in a listing video for a property he's selling, now listed at a $10M discount
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
Ready to share your wisdom with the industry? The Triple-I survey is open
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to the industry's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Chris LeBarton Jan 22
California commission lawsuit filed against NAR and 35 other entities
Homesellers allege 36 Realtor association, brokerage, and multiple listing service defendants conspired to inflate buyer broker commissions in violation of state and federal antitrust laws
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 19
Riding a Golden Globes high, Emma Stone lists LA house for $3.995M
The actor, who recently won a Golden Globe for her performance in Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Poor Things,' is selling a gated, Spanish-style home in LA's Comstock Hills neighborhood
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
Superman's apartment is real, and it's available for $5.9M
The 5th floor unit at the Standish in Brooklyn Heights was often mentioned in the 'Superman' comic books as Clark Kent's abode. Now the real-life 2,400-square-foot condo is for sale
More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren't one-size-fits-all
by Chris LeBarton Dec 29
The 31 biggest residential deals of 2023 commanded $50M or more
New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, shouldered the greatest number of high-end luxury transactions in 2023. Marred by its loathed new mansion tax, Los Angeles failed to make the cut
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 29
From Sitzer to Moehrl, 2023 was the year of commission confusion
Sitzer | Burnett and its verdict cast a long shadow that will extend into 2024 and potentially shake up the real estate industry. But it wasn't the only lawsuit with commissions in the crosshairs
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
5 continuing education courses tailor-made for 2024
Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel shares her top picks for certifications, designations and resources that are perfect for the new year
Sellers say Compass agent flooded their home, then ghosted them
Aaron Schwid and Youngkey Chung trusted Compass agent Matt Isbell, in part because he had appeared on 'Million Dollar Listing.' But his home showing resulted in a major disaster
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 18
NAR President: Commission changes will 'marginalize' buyers
NAR President Tracy Kasper appeared on CNBC's 'The Exchange' Thursday to discuss mortgage rates, affordability and the potential harm of changes to the current commission structure
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
Inman Intel Index: Anxiety among rank and file up in wake of Sitzer
For weeks, the eyes of real estate's agents and leadership were on the Sitzer | Burnett trial. They shared their thoughts and fears as part of Intel's monthly real estate sentiment survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 15
Confused about your commission? Your client will be too: LeBarton
The industry is still unpacking the Sitzer | Burnett verdict and its impact on commissions, Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton told Intel. After that, expect even more queries from clients
by Daniel Houston Nov 15
New commission lawsuit targets REBNY and 26 companies in NYC
Homeseller Monty March filed suit in the Southern District of New York Wednesday, alleging REBNY rules in Manhattan kept commissions high and violated state and federal antitrust laws
by Taylor Anderson Nov 10
Mother of all commission suits filed in Illinois, this time by homebuyers
'Batton 2,' exponentially larger in scope than Sitzer | Burnett and the Moehrl commission suits, was filed last week in Illinois and takes aim at many of the defendants in another suit called Gibson
Inman Influencers want agents to get ahead in 2024. Here's the plan
Members of the inaugural class of Inman Influencers told agents during a roundtable discussion to wield video, defy the market, get a coach and shed fears of rejection to succeed in the new year
Implement a listing-centered strategy with this 2-pronged plan
A group of prominent real estate voices laid out several actionable steps for building through a slow market at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Nov 1
Young homebuyers could lead the recovery. So what do they want?
First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior
by Daniel Houston Oct 25
Buyers continue downward spiral, but new listings may be steadying
Homebuyers are backing away from the market as mortgage rates continue to climb. But new listings aren't declining as quickly, Redfin reports
by Daniel Houston Oct 19
Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change
The inaugural Triple-I survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Full court press: What to know as the Sitzer | Burnett trial unfolds
The allegations, the high-profile witnesses slated to testify and all the evidence the jury will and won't see — it's all here as the long-awaited Sitzer | Burnett commission trial unfolds this week
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 16
Why US consumers are souring — and what that means for housing
Maegan Sherlock, senior research analyst for John Burns, spoke with Intel about the results of the firm's latest household sentiment survey: 'I was hoping to see a new magic mortgage rate'
by Daniel Houston Oct 11
It's the most perilous time of year to overprice a home: Opendoor
Nearly 1 in 4 homes that were overpriced at listing will end up being delisted in the slower fall months, according to a new report
by Daniel Houston Oct 5
CoStar's Homes.com beats Redfin, Realtor.com to become No. 2 portal
In a sign of the listing portal's growing influence, Homes.com hit more than 100M unique visitors in September, sparking a 1,290% annual increase in traffic. Now the portal is second only to Zillow
Hollywood's top 35 luxury real estate agents, revealed
It takes a highly qualified real estate agent to perform at the level that many celebrities demand. Here are the top ones serving Hollywood today, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
8 reasons sellers aren't selling (and how to get them off the fence)
Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams
by Carl Medford Sep 20
Revive's AI-upgrade improves post-remodel valuations
Computer vision can scan photos of an entire market and use what it learns to create quality and condition benchmarks according to a specific submarket and price range
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 6
Share of first-time homebuyers hits highest level since 2010: Zillow
Unburdened by rate lock, the share of first-time homebuyers rose to 50% this year, according to a new report from Zillow. That's the highest share since 2010
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
Facebook referral groups are a joke. Here's how to improve them
Opinion
Those beloved referral groups on Facebook may not be the answer to your professional prayers, writes Inman contributor Sue Benson. But fear not! There's a better way for agents to collaborate
by Sue Benson Aug 23
Future so bright: Make tomorrow's business your best ever in 5 steps
The winners in today’s market will take steps to increase sales now, while setting the stage for more future business. Here's where to start
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 18
Better 1 step closer to long-delayed IPO with approval of SPAC merger
Shareholders on Friday overwhelmingly approved a plan to merge mortgage lender Better HoldCo with the Aurora Acquisition Corporation. The deal is expected to close before the end of August
by Taylor Anderson Aug 14
Stand out: Master social media and be 'super f*ing authentic'
At Inman Connect, star brokers Josh Peters and Nile Lundgren shared the power of authenticity and dedicating yourself to a niche during a challenging real estate market
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
Locked in, or misinformed? How seller's agents can allay client fears
Homeowners feel locked in and for good reason. But sellers should know the other side of the coin too, agents argued at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Aug 8
How luxury agents earn long-term business? By shooting straight
In a down market, clients might not like what agents have to say. But they need to hear it anyway, Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman and Rachel King of SERHANT. agreed at Inman Luxury Connect
by Taylor Anderson Aug 7
To win this summer, homebuyers in California are turning every stone
With some of the highest home prices in the nation, California buyers and sellers are having an abnormally difficult time managing higher mortgage rates, agents in the Golden State told Inman
by Marian McPherson Aug 4
Redfin adds new tool that shows home's risk of damaging winds
Nearly half the people who moved within the US in the past year believe they’ll be impacted by climate change in the next decade, according to a survey the company conducted in the spring
by Taylor Anderson Jul 31
Don't fret, iPhone photographers, SnapSnapSnap will prove 'em wrong: Tech Review
The app's maker, BoxBrownie, claims that in blind testing, people couldn't tell the difference between a professional photograper's work and an photo taken with its app
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
Home prices jumped at biggest rate since November: Report
A drop in supply was enough to offset the drop in demand, sending prices up 2.6% in July. That's the biggest jump since November, according to Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Jul 27
Carrie McCormick: Every home has a story. As agents, we need to tell it
Ahead of her stage appearance at Luxury Connect, @properties' McCormick — Chicago's No 1 luxury broker — shares what buyers truly care about, the key to storytelling and other advice
by Marian McPherson Jul 24
Cash is still king as Florida agents navigate 'wonkiest market' in years
As the summer housing market in Florida heats up, homebuyers and sellers are discovering a tale of 2 markets that offers opportunities for luxury buyers — and next to nothing for everyone else
by Marian McPherson Jul 14
3 years after lockdown, foreclosed homes remain rare but on the rise
Foreclosures are still affecting a tiny slice of the nation's home inventory. Here are the markets where you're most likely to find one, according to a new report from Attom
by Daniel Houston Jul 12
Tiffany Pantozzi on the pleasures and peril of working while pregnant
Ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Align Real Estate founder Tiffany Pantozzi told Inman she concealed her pregnancy last year out of fear clients would discount her ability to juggle the work
by Taylor Anderson Jul 10
Average homes sell above asking price for first time since last year
The average sale price nationwide just exceeded 100% of list price for the first time since August of last year, according to a new market report from Redfin released on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Jul 6
Kendall Bonner: The industry isn't ready for reality of commission suit
Bonner, an eXp team leader, has been vocal about the need for agents and brokers to consider how they'll serve buyers in a post-lawsuit landscape. She expanded on her concerns with Intel
by Daniel Houston Jul 5
Summer Cooldown: New homes will offer a lifeline for some agents
Three leading economists share what's ahead for the summer, from the continued struggle with mortgage rates to a resurgence in bidding wars and the gift of new-home sales that keeps giving
by Marian McPherson Jul 5
5 reasons you don't have a listings-based real estate business (yet)
It's important to build your real estate business on listings to generate ongoing, reliable growth. Here's what might be holding you back
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 22
5 luxury home staging trends that should be on your radar in 2023
Staging leaves a lasting impression on potential buyers. Chris Pollinger sat down with Nicole Senia and Samantha Senia of Elite Home Staging to uncover the latest trends in luxury design
by Chris Pollinger Jun 22
Now LiveEasy, moving concierge is all-in on life after closing
Moving technology and concierge company MoveEasy has rebranded as LiveEasy to accommodate new tools, better connectivity and its introduction to the rental market
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 20
Meade High School, Kelly Moss and the rise of fake real estate listings
Two fake Zillow listings went viral at the end of May — one was a high school senior prank and the other resulted in buyers losing thousands. Here's how to save clients from online scammers
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
New scheduling, market reporting tools boost ShowingTime+
While Zillow remains centered on consumer search and lead generation, offspring ShowingTime+ is becoming the 'super app' the industry giant promised, according to the company
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 8
'A listing is an asset': Here's how to make the most of your next one
Although buyers provide a payday, listings give you the opportunity to grow your business and raise your profile in the local market
by Jimmy Burgess May 25
America's highest-volume broker on a real estate market in flux
The founder of the HomesUSA platform tells Intel how he became the nation's highest-volume broker — and what metrics he tracks each month
by Daniel Houston May 17
Are you more honest than a used car salesman?
You’ve heard the analogy used a million times, but is it accurate? Broker Troy Palmquist examines the very real differences between real estate agents and car salespeople
by Troy Palmquist May 15
Handwritten direct mail and AI landing pages? Addressable is the answer: Tech Review
Opinion
A USPS report found that more than 70 percent of Gen X survey respondents feel mail is more personal than online digital communications. Forty-seven percent of millennial respondents said they took the action of visiting the website of a company sending them direct mail
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 27
Plunk partnership delivers dynamic market data to SentriLock users
The integration is now live within SentriLock’s mobile app, and activating it displays a series of visual breakdowns on home valuation and adjacent market activity
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25
Selling has shifted. Here are 9 questions clients will surely ask
With all of the recent changes to the market, what questions are sellers likely to ask this year and how do you best address them?
by Cara Ameer Apr 22
Too busy to show homes? Maybe Showami can help: Tech Review
Opinion
Brokerages may have standard practices for outsourcing showings, but they're typically manual and unstructured
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 21
20 property photo crimes you should never commit
Forget bells and whistles. Get back to basics with one of your listing's most important marketing tools — great photography
by Teresa Boardman Apr 15
Restb.ai releases new option for automated property descriptions
Property Descriptions leverages 3 types of AI to create narratives using a number of tonal approaches, including, descriptive, playful, standard, professional and simple — in 50 languages
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 12
3 ways NAR's latest staging data can help sell your listing
Although home staging can be a valuable tool in your marketing arsenal, it can’t do everything. Here’s the latest from NAR’s 2023 staging survey
by Christy Murdock Apr 11
John Steinbeck's former Hamptons retreat sells for $13.5M
The Sag Harbor Partnership has purchased the 'Of Mice and Men' author's part-time abode and will transform it into a space for a writer's residency program led by The University of Texas
Home staging dips in popularity as fewer agents make the effort: NAR
The National Association of Realtors' 2023 Profile of Home Staging reveals a quarter of all staging efforts yield additional profits of up to $18,935 for a median-priced home
by Marian McPherson Apr 3
Rockefeller descendants offload historic Philly estate for $24M
Dating to the late 1700s, the estate known as Kirkwood Farm features 5 historic farmhouses, 2 barns and a springhouse. This marks the 1st time it has been on the market in over 90 years
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
SFARMLS launches listing management app for 4,000+ agents
The San Francisco Association of Realtors partnered with technology company Zenlist to execute its vision, a company that specializes in connecting real estate agents and their clients
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 21
Adfenix rebrands as Realforce to meet agent marketing needs
Realforce bought 2 companies in the last 18 months: A data company called Quedro and Brandkeeper, a media management services provider, the company said
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 20