Keller Williams sees volume rise, transactions dip in Q4
The company also finished out the year with 188,121 agents across the world — though it didn't mention if or when it might go public
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 1
The Agency adds new franchise in Naples, Florida
The office will mark the brokerage's 29th franchise in its global network. A trio of real estate couples will lead the charge
13 questions new agents should ask when interviewing brokerages
Opinion
Stuck for what to say when they ask, 'Do you have any questions for me?' Here are 13 new agent queries for meeting with a broker or recruiter
by Darryl Davis Mar 1
Consumer watchdog view of compensation 'has no basis'
Opinion
The Consumer Federation of America believes transaction brokerage compensation should be lower. According to this bicoastal broker, here's why that's just plain wrong
by Cara Ameer Mar 1
It’s Serhant’s UNIVERS.: First look at brokerage’s new virtual world
UNIVERS. is not intended to position SERHANT. as a virtual brokerage like eXp Realty, but to open new possibilities for agents and employees
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 28
Susan Daimler CEO of Zillow at Inman Connect New York
Merging technology with a human connection is the secret to success in today's tech-centric market
by Jodie Cordell Feb 28
What to watch as RE/MAX's R4 conference unfolds this week
The company is set to begin a new chapter as CEO Adam Contos departs and big changes sweep across the broader industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 28
How real estate agents can work with Keller Offers
Keller Williams' entry into the iBuyer arena, Keller Offers, connects its agents with homesellers who want cash offers or need help optimizing their home's value on the open market. Here are the ins and outs of the platform — plus several best practices straight from executives
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
Watchdog report misrepresents transaction brokerage, Florida broker says
Opinion
The Consumer Federation of America criticizes transaction brokerage in Florida. Here's why this Florida-California broker says it's way off
by Cara Ameer Feb 28
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of Feb. 20?
CoStar Group, RE/MAX and Offerpad posted earnings reports this week, but news trickled down from all corners of the real estate industry. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories of the week
by Inman Feb 25
How to beat iBuyers every time
Help clients sell on the open market, avoid giving away huge amounts of their equity to iBuyers and, if eligible, work with a Power Buyer to buy their next home before selling their current one
by Bernice Ross Feb 25
Is social media actually bringing you business?
Real estate agents are led to believe that there is a correlation between social media success and real estate sales success. It's time to separate facts from wishful thinking
by Teresa Boardman Feb 25
Compass nabs 2 woman-led top teams in California
The Jen Caskey Group, made up of agents formerly with eXp Realty, and the Summer Perry Group, recently affiliated with Surterre Properties, are both moving to Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
EXp Realty reports 'tremendous growth' with $1.1B in Q4 revenue
In its fourth-quarter earnings call, eXp World Holdings Chairman Glenn Sanford credited his brokerage's growth to agent-centric improvements in eXp's technology, tools and agent services
by Marian McPherson Feb 24
'Who says?' Avoid spreading misinformation with fans and followers
Reputation is everything in real estate, and the wrong share on social media can undermine years of goodwill. Find out how to check out information before you pass it along to others
by Jay Thompson Feb 24
7 things real estate agents want in their work life
The conversation around positive work environments is long overdue. Find out what agents want most in a brokerage
by Rachael Hite Feb 24