Opinion
The Real Word: How will rising rent prices affect the housing market?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss rising rent prices, alternative home financing and how Matt Lionetti stands out from the crowd
by Byron Lazine Mar 19
Redfin exec Scott Nagel announces retirement
Nagel has been with the tech-oriented brokerage for almost 14 years. Adam Wiener, Redfin's current chief growth officer, will take his place
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 18
Opinion
How the agent commission structure benefits everyday Americans
For those who are attacking agents and the associated commission structure, let’s be clear about who and what they’re attacking. They’re attacking everyday Americans who are helping their fellow Americans achieve the ultimate dream — owning a home
by Charlie Oppler Mar 18
Opinion
The problem with antitrust litigation as a real estate business strategy
In the real estate industry, antitrust lawsuits have become more prevalent in the past few years, but perhaps it's time for litigious parties to take a step back and refocus their energies on sellers and buyers, instead of competitors
by Bob Mathew Mar 18
Homie to add 1,000 new buy-side agents
The new agents will be added across all of Homie's markets, but the majority will be recruited to assist buyers in Utah, the company announced Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
How to help clients prepare for a stress-free packing experience
Packing, unpacking and moving to a new home can be an enormous undertaking, but with some careful planning and organization, the process can be a bit less stressful for your clients. Here's how you can advise them
by Gerard Splendore Mar 18
How new trends in automation are streamlining title transactions
Just like the rest of real estate, the title industry is embracing technology and its many benefits. When partnering with a title company, be sure to understand how it deploys technology in its systems — and how that tech can be used to help create the best service for you and your clients
by Tom Huddleston Mar 18
Opinion
A year into the pandemic, what has real estate learned?
One broker reflects on the new realities and lessons learned after a year of adapting to life and work amid COVID-19
by Erica Ramus Mar 18
How high exactly are Compass' agent commission splits?
Compass has 'Berkshire Hathaway’s cost structure and eXp’s revenue structure' an industry source told Inman
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17
Pulse: What are the biggest mortgage challenges your clients face?
This week, we want to ask our readers about the common obstacles — complications, misunderstandings and mistakes — that clients often face as they navigate the mortgage process? How did you help overcome them?
by Inman Mar 17
How to know when a team member is about to split (and what to do about it)
Like it or not, at one point or another, one of your team members is going to think about leaving. So, it's never a bad idea to be prepared, to know what an antsy agent acts like and how to have an exit strategy. Here are a few tips
by Kathleen Black Mar 17
Consumer groups support REX suit against anti-rebate law
The Consumer Federation of America and the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group argue that prohibiting rebates to buyers and sellers stifles commission competition and harms consumers
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 16
Teams help agents hone specialties, fast track growth
A group of panelists argued at Connect Now on Tuesday that real estate teams have an array of benefits for agents, and that teams will only become more popular
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16