HomeSmart acquires Champions Real Estate Group, expands in Texas
The acquisition of Champions, which has been serving the Houston market for 20 years, adds to HomeSmart’s agent count by 1,800, bringing its total headcount to nearly 25,000 agents 
by Ben Verde Jan 6
Realogy nearly doubles the size of its latest capital campaign to $1B
Preliminary figures show Realogy’s closed transactions were up 29% year over year in 2021 in an unaudited report filed Wednesday with the SEC
by Taylor Anderson Jan 6
Retaining talent in 2022: 5 tips for keeping your team happy
This year will be all about the employee — more specifically, the year of honoring the choices of the individual. Here are the top 5 workplace trends leaders should be aware of
23 ways to generate real estate listings in 2023
Implement one or many of these tried-and-true strategies to stay top-of-mind, meet the right people and scoop up more listings
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 6
What separates a B-team from an A-team? These 3 factors
In every business or sport, the difference between good and great is significant when you look at results. However, when you look at the work itself, it's usually the small things that elevate a B-team to an A-team
by Chris Pollinger Jan 6
The real estate agents who stormed the Capitol: Where are they now?
Jenna Ryan, Klete Keller and Libby Andrews have had a tumultuous year. Here's what they're up to now as the attempted insurrection at the Capitol notches a grim 1-year anniversary
3 top-producing agents form the first new Compass team of 2022
Philly and The Burbs Team will operate out of The Promenade in Upper Dublin in Philadelphia and represent more than $400M in sales volume. This is Compass' first new team of 2022
by Marian McPherson Jan 5
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman sees better inventory ahead of rate hike
Buyers are torn between acting before rates climb or avoiding all-time high prices as sellers look to act quickly, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said on CNBC earlier this week
by Taylor Anderson Jan 5
Improve your real estate writing by avoiding these grammar gaffes
Write like a pro and craft cleaner, more effective copy by avoiding common grammar mishaps that lead to error-filled prose. Here's how real estate agents can polish their writing chops
by Christy Murdock Jan 5
How to deal with bad reviews as a Realtor in 2022
Opinion
No one wants to be on the receiving end of bad word of mouth, but it's best to be prepared. Here's how to handle it when things go wrong
by Jay Thompson Jan 5
Readers share what drives them nuts as agents
Inflated egos, bad communication, lack of proper knowledge (and respect) — this week, readers blow off some steam and share some things in real estate that really get on their nerves
by Inman Jan 5
Lesson Learned: Celebrate at the closing
For New York City real estate teammates Michael Lorber and Alexander Boriskin, taking the long view of every deal is essential. Here, they explain why
by Christy Murdock Jan 5
Oregon love letter ban now in full effect — at least for a month
Listing agents in Oregon now have to comply with a new ban on homebuyer love letters in the state. However, a lawsuit by the libertarian Pacific Legal Foundation seeks to undo it
by Daniel Houston Jan 4
In riveting reversal, Manhattan tallies record year for real estate
Following a steep decline in 2020, Corcoran President and CEO Pamela Liebman called 2021 a 'monumental comeback' as many brokerages saw record quarters and years
How are you feeling? Tell us in Inman’s Agent Appreciation survey
Let us know how your 2021 went, and how you think the coming year might shape up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
Why I work at Redfin: One agent's take on being an employee
Opinion
If you've ever considered working for a company with an employee model, here's one agent's take on what it's like being a Redfin agent
by Lynn Ikle Jan 4