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NAR CEO Bob Goldberg to retire early after ’emergency meetings’

Nov 2, 2023

Goldberg had been set to leave at the end of 2024, but will now step down this month. His departure comes on the heels of a harassment scandal at the trade organization.

Prepare for takeoff when you implement these 3 essentials

Nov 2, 2023

"To get something big to take off you need to have a vision, you need to have strength and you need to have influence," said Matthew Ferrara.

Play to your own strengths to meet the challenges of today’s market

Nov 2, 2023

Michael Valencia spoke alongside Megan Romine and Dana Cadena at Inman Connect about recent techniques they've pursued for growing their businesses.

Inman Influencers want agents to get ahead in 2024. Here’s the plan

Nov 2, 2023

Members of the inaugural class of Inman Influencers told agents during a roundtable discussion to wield video, defy the market, get a coach and shed their fears of rejection to succeed in the new year.

Realtor.com chief: Buying without an agent was ‘terrifying’

Nov 2, 2023

Damian Eales lauded the American system of having agents representing buyers and sellers, but said that change is likely coming thanks to lawsuits and the DOJ.

Commissions are key as REX seeks retrial in listings suit against Zillow

Nov 2, 2023

In a motion filed Tuesday in a Seattle federal court, the defunct discount brokerage claims it was unfairly prohibited from presenting testimony about commissions to jurors in the original trial.

Defy the market by showing your expertise and using tech wisely

Nov 2, 2023

"Co-opetition" between agents, tools like ChatGPT, and showing clients your value and how much you care will be important for agent success in 2024, Inman Connect panelists said.

Offerpad on path to profitability as net losses slid 75% in Q3

Nov 2, 2023

Arizona-based iBuyer Offerpad reported its Q3 earnings on Thursday, with revenues declining 71 percent year over year to $234.2 million. Despite diminished transaction activity, the company dramatically slimmed losses and is on track to reach Adjusted EBITDA profitability by 2024.

Fed pause could revive demand for mortgages as rates reverse course

Nov 2, 2023

Demand for purchase mortgages hit the lowest level since 1995 last week, but relief could be in sight after Federal Reserve policymakers elected not to hike short-term rates on Wednesday.

Luxury broker Tate Kelly joins Coldwell Banker Warburg

Nov 2, 2023

The Upper East Side native comes to the brand from Compass and has closed over $300 million in sales during the course of his career. He specializes in Manhattan's luxury market.

What to say to clients who’ve had bad experiences with teams

Nov 2, 2023

While some clients can see the value in a team structure for their real estate transactions, others are resistant. Here's what to say and how to set expectations from consultant Erin McCormick Torres.

Airbnb pulls in $3.4B in Q3 on strong international demand

Nov 1, 2023

Despite a setback in New York City, Airbnb rode a continued wave of strong post-pandemic travel demand. The company generated twice as much revenue as it did before the pandemic.