Bess Freedman says agents must 'be present' to succeed in 2024
Ahead of Inman Connect New York in January, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO shared with Inman her tips for navigating challenging economic terrain and what she's looking forward to at ICNY
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 19
7 hard-earned lessons from a firefighter-turned-broker
Entrepreneurship requires fundamental changes, no matter what your previous occupation may have been. Broker Nick Schlekeway outlines the 7 lessons you'll need to learn to be successful
by Nick Schlekeway Dec 19
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
Top 20 things Realtors really want for Christmas in 2023
Opinion
Forget Cross pens and Starbucks gift cards. According to mega-team leader Carl Medford, here's what's really on the wishlist of every real estate pro right now
by Carl Medford Dec 18
20 year-end-review questions to guide your 2024 business plan
Reflection, renewal, rethinking old ways: This is the perfect time of year to reevaluate the way you do things, writes Nikki Beauchamp. Here, she shares 20 questions that should guide the process
by Nikki Beauchamp Dec 16
New lawsuit accuses eXp of ignoring agent sexual assault
The suit accuses now-former eXp agents of sexually assaulting a woman and claims eXp failed to stop the 'abhorrent behavior.' It follows a similar case that began in February
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 15
California latest state to sue MV Realty over 'predatory' contracts
California AG Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the embattled brokerage on Thursday, accusing it of taking advantage of struggling homeowners
by Ben Verde Dec 15
All the Inman Connect New York updates you need now
As we gear up to welcome 2024, Inman Connect New York offers the opportunity to gain new insights, build new connections and learn new skills so you can set a new vision
by Laura Monroe Dec 15
Recapping the resilience of the 2023 housing market
Opinion
Despite unprecedented challenges, and the predictions of naysayers, the residential real estate market showed surprising strength in 2023, according to industry analyst Michael Gifford
by Michael Gifford Dec 15
Texas homesellers file new commission suit as cases pile up
The new suit is the second in Texas since the Sitzer | Burnett verdict, and is one of a growing number of antitrust cases challenging the way agents get paid
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 14
Closing escrow: Rebate-based Prevu lands $6M Series A
'In an era where affordability is a growing concern for homebuyers, Prevu is committed to making the dream of homeownership more attainable' - Prevu co-CEO Chase Marsh
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
'Trying to save my life': San Diego broker shares ovarian cancer fight
The diagnosis turned TriSon RoeCo Investments owner Danielle Thompson's life upside down in February. She shares her struggle to get diagnosed, keep her business afloat and reach remission
by Marian McPherson Dec 14
Broker Spotlight: Corey Hasting, Engel & Völkers First Coast
Find out how this former NFL player applied his work ethic to building an award-winning, billion-dollar brokerage in just 5 years
by Christy Murdock Dec 14
Is Aalto the alt brokerage consumers want? Tech Review
At its heart, the company is a brokerage, but with twice the number of coders and designers than advisers, it's more of a 'technology company' than Keller Williams and Compass
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
5 people you need in your corner when starting out in real estate
Mauricio Umansky helps you build your ideal team to inform, challenge and fuel the growth of your real estate business
by Mauricio Umansky Dec 14
High-income renters are top prize as ownership hurdles pile up: Poll
Luring high-income renters into homeownership will only become more challenging as costs stay high, according to experts and a survey of US consumers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman
by Chris LeBarton Dec 13