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More than 2.5M people have made commission settlement claims
The company handling notifications has sent out more than 100 million emails notifying homesellers about the settlements — and is charging more than $32 million for its services. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready...
Foreclosures were up 9% year over year in May: ATTOM
States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM’s CEO described the situation as “a mixed...
California broker challenges NAR rule over dues for non-members
Modesto broker John Diaz took aim at NAR, CAR and two local organizations for the creation and enforcement of the Variable Dues Formula, which he...
Resilient by design: 5 ways new agents turn setbacks into strength
Lean on systems and support that take the busywork off your plate — like CRMs, done-for-you marketing, voicemail drops and smart follow-up...
10 reasons you should live in your 1st investment property
Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain...
More than 2.5M people have made commission settlement claims
The company handling notifications has sent out more than 100 million emails notifying homesellers about the settlements — and is charging more than...
NAR: The settlement didn’t kill procuring cause
The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes,...
You’re not just a real estate agent – you’re a business
One-size-fits-all answers just don’t cut it in this highly complex market. Start thinking bigger, and build the business of your dreams, Coldwell...
Consumer sentiment about housing market rebounds
While just 26 percent of Americans said May was a good time to buy, that’s up from 23 percent in April and 14 percent a year ago, an all-time low in...
NAR has made some big changes this year. What’s your take? Pulse
Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain...
Real estate AI increasingly blurs the lines between humans and tech
Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community and gain...
Trust is your competitive edge. Most agents earn it the wrong way
In a market with fewer clients and more competition, trust is the ultimate differentiator for real estate pros, Better Homes and Gardens President...
Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman
As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor. Bigger. Better....