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Flat-fee brokerage Homie makes remarkable pivot amid upheaval

Apr 22, 2024

The Utah-based disruptor "moved our real estate agents from W2 to 1099" while other "non-Homie" agents were laid off last week due to "role redundancy," a Homie spokesperson confirmed to Inman.

Tim Rodland launches new Bahamas luxury brokerage

Apr 22, 2024

Rodland Real Estate, which operates across the archipelago, provides clients a private members portal with access to off-market properties. With the network Rodland has built over the years, the firm is particularly well-suited to aid newcomers to The Bahamas.

BHGRE’s 2nd largest franchise signs 10-year contract renewal

Apr 22, 2024

Amid an industry-wide recruitment war, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has secured its largest contract renewal of 2024 with Atlanta-based BHGRE Metro Brokers. The 45-year-old brokerage is the second-largest franchise in the BHGRE network, with more than 2,400 agents across 27 offices. In 2023, BHGRE Metro Brokers closed 4,738 transactions worth $1.665 billion, a performance that earned it a top 200 ranking on Real Trends' 2024 transaction sides and volume lists.

CoStar to acquire 3D scanning company Matterport for $2.1B

Apr 22, 2024

Matterport creates 'digital twins' of buildings and spaces and has been on an aggressive expansion path as buyers seek to view properties online while shopping.

Land tells a story. Sell it with Land id: Tech Review

Apr 22, 2024

The web and mobile application offers users exceptionally in-depth information on the one global resource that can no longer be produced — land.

Lesson Learned: Become an inventory expert

Apr 22, 2024

Find out how newlywed, outdoor enthusiast and former CPA Billy Davidson has launched his career — and what he plans to do next.

Lamacchia: ‘Nothing’s changed’ about mortgage commission rules

Apr 22, 2024

Anthony Lamacchia thinks some agents are reading too much into guidance issued by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac confirming sellers can continue to pay buyer's agents' commissions.

Real estate brokers didn’t fear the lawsuits — until NAR settled: Intel

Apr 22, 2024

Anxiety around commissions leaped to the top of the worries brokerage leaders face, pushing down concerns around inventory and competition, according to Inman Intel Index survey results.

6 ways AI and blockchain will bring more deals to real estate agents

Apr 22, 2024

As the real estate industry continues to evolve, embracing the transformative potential of AI and blockchain technology to gain a competitive edge.

Let this pro planner help you create a stellar recruitment event

Apr 20, 2024

Event planning is about more than space and catering. Let Liane Dutton guide you through developing an effective call to action and measurable outcomes to ensure recruiting success.

Undeterred by federal scrutiny, RealPage continues to innovate

Apr 19, 2024

RealPage's Lumina is being rolled out to automate a number of the supporting tasks that drive the large facets of its solution, helping an array of commands and tasks perform faster, much of which is made possible by the massive dataset from which it can learn.

Riley Warwick on Aspen’s ultra-hot market and that $108M sale

Apr 19, 2024

Warwick recently double-ended Colorado's first-ever six-figure sale in the representation of an off-market property on Aspen's picturesque Willoughby Way. He shared with Inman what makes the market so hot.