Resources

The 12-point open house checklist every real estate agent needs

Nov 5, 2024

From the pristine cleanliness of the home to the personalized touches that make buyers feel welcome, Darryl Davis writes, small efforts can lead to big results.

NAR asks court to toss antitrust lawsuit from Michigan brokers

Nov 5, 2024

Trade group says plaintiffs' complaint over "compulsory" Realtor membership to access the MLS is "nothing more than a desire to have membership benefits without membership."

Social issues, not industry chaos, will guide agents at the ballot box

Nov 5, 2024

Commission chaos has disrupted real estate's status quo in unique ways in 2024, but social issues have been the reason for more political donations from agents, according to an analysis by Inman.

What The Opportunity Report says about commission compression

Nov 5, 2024

The sequel to the 2015 "DANGER Report" details 20 opportunities in a changing industry. In the first of a 2-part series, Carl Medford applies its findings to agents, teams and brokerages.

How your Harris- and Trump-voting clients approach the home market

Nov 5, 2024

Supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take unique approaches to transacting real estate in today's market, a new Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey of 3,000 working U.S. adults reveals.

CoStar moves one step closer to securing Arlington HQ

Nov 4, 2024

CoStar Group inked a deal with a longtime tenant of its new Arlington HQ, which leased 13 of the building's 31 floors. The tenant agreed to downsize to two floors, giving CoStar enough space for the 500 employees moving to the new HQ.

Restb.ai lands deal with New England’s largest MLS

Nov 4, 2024

In partnership with Restb.ai, the 39,300-member MLS PIN will equip itself with new ways to work faster, better serve buyers and sellers, and push its own boundaries in data capture and accuracy.

Fathom Realty adds 2,200 agents with My Home Group acquisition

Nov 4, 2024

Scottsdale, Arizona-based brokerage will continue to operate under the My Home Group brand, with co-founders Jereme Kleven and Mark Hutchins staying on to oversee daily operations.

Real Brokerage adds 400 agents with Amerivest Realty partnership

Nov 4, 2024

Amerivest Realty owner Joe Ballarino has brought a slew of agents based out of Florida, Colorado, Minnesota and Wisconsin to the cloud-based brokerage, according to an announcement Monday.

Loose election talk is creating anxiety for agents and clients alike

Nov 4, 2024

With the 2024 presidential race among the tightest in memory, hundreds of agents and brokers told Inman the real estate industry is encountering prickly situations amid a contentious election.

Compass leans into private listings with new marketing push

Nov 4, 2024

The brokerage's efforts to build a powerful exclusive catalogue of listings unifies many of its recent efforts — including now the debut of a multiphase marketing strategy.

First-time homebuyers fell further behind this year, NAR says

Nov 4, 2024

The share of recently bought homes that went to first-time homebuyers fell to less than 1 in 4 between July 2023 and June 2024, according to a new report.