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CoStar Group revenue rises in Q2 as Homes.com bookings hit $55M

Jul 23, 2024

CoStar Group's revenue grew 12 percent year over year to $678 million, according to Q2 earnings Tuesday. Traffic for the Homes.com Network of websites increased 73 percent year over year 148 million monthly average unique visitors.

Suffering from commission anxiety? Here’s how to heal it

Jul 23, 2024

When your pipeline dwindles and your next payday is uncertain, anxious thoughts can consume your day. Rachael Hite offers a financial and self-care prescription.

Dwiggins’ warning on commission workarounds: Prepare to be sued

Jul 23, 2024

NextHome CEO James Dwiggins shares his thoughts on agents who use websites designed to advertise offers of compensation from listings after the NAR settlement takes effect next month.

As commission conversations change, become a seller specialist

Jul 23, 2024

Consumers expect specialization in every area of life, from doctors to hairdressers, coach Verl Workman writes. They should expect no less from their real estate expert when it's time to sell a home.

Credit reports should be non-negotiable in divorce proceedings

Jul 23, 2024

Credit reports offer a wealth of valuable insights and can be especially important in evaluating client needs post-divorce, Lindsey Harn writes.

3 must-have skills for building rapport with real estate clients

Jul 23, 2024

By building rapport, The Agency's John Antretter writes, agents can not only secure immediate business but also build a network of loyal clients who will return and refer others for years to come.

Keller Williams hits milestone: $2B in profits shared with agents

Jul 22, 2024

The company celebrated during a live "growth call" with leaders from more than 1,000 franchisees in the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 150 KW agents have earned more than $1 million in lifetime profit share.

Former Burger King CEO snags $17M Emory Roth penthouse

Jul 22, 2024

Daniel Schwartz, former chief executive of Burger King, stepped away from the fast-food giant in 2019. Now, he's stepping into a $17 million penthouse.

Eyeing next refi boom, lenders plan to maintain or grow payrolls

Jul 22, 2024

Lending industry leaders surveyed by Fannie Mae see the lack of housing supply as the biggest risk factor in 2024, but most expect refinancing to pick up next year if rates continue to fall.

Sidekick, OneKey MLS agree to new tech partnership

Jul 22, 2024

New York’s OneKey MLS has selected AI productivity solution Sidekick to be a new software option for its members.

Michael Valdes leaves eXp to lead LPT Realty global division

Jul 22, 2024

After four years at eXp Realty, Michael Valdes is moving to LPT Realty. After surpassing 10,000 agents in the U.S., the Florida-based brokerage is ready to expand internationally, executives told Inman.

OpenAI CEO sues developer over $27M ‘lemon’ he bought in 2020

Jul 22, 2024

OpenAI boss Sam Altman sued embattled developer Troon Pacific over shoddy workmanship that allegedly included defects in a pool's waterproofing and a so-called "Batcave," according to reports.