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Real Talk: 6 signs your office may be the worst place to work

Aug 5, 2024

Is your office the one everyone talks about for all the wrong reasons? Consultant Rachael Hite says your "fun" office just might be the opposite.

What’s changed since NAR struck its deal: Client Pipeline Tracker

Aug 5, 2024

Declining mortgage rates may finally be bringing some buyers back to the table. But agents will need to see more before they change their skeptical outlook, Inman Intel Index results suggest.

Trending: MLSs and associations seek tech solutions together

Aug 5, 2024

The MLS has been a leader in real estate innovation for over 30 years. Its brand, VestaPlus, is renowned for user-friendliness, customer service, and design in the MLS industry.

Leaders in luxury: Sam Jenkins

Aug 5, 2024

Despite being a bustling metropolis, Chicago is known for its friendly charm, easy navigation and great parks and beaches, says real estate professional Sam Jenkins, who transitioned from fitness consulting to real estate and has closed over $700 million in transactions over 20 years.

Communicate value! But how? A step-by-step buyer’s presentation

Aug 4, 2024

Need help highlighting value in a buyer-broker presentation? Jimmy Burgess talks with Andrew Undem, who shares his "8 pillars of value" strategy for showcasing client benefits.

Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download

Aug 3, 2024

NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at Inman Connect Las Vegas with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group's past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency.

Victims awarded $12M in flipper scheme repped by HGTV stars

Aug 2, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing $12 million in payments to customers caught in a real estate house-flipping scheme operated by Zurixx, LLC.

Patrick Carroll makes LA court appearance amid felony charge

Aug 2, 2024

Carroll appeared before LA Superior Court judge Francis Bennett II on Tuesday following his July 1 arrest by LAPD and agreed to waive his rights to be present for court dates in the future.

Zillow finalizes lawsuit settlement with ARMLS, Metro MLS

Aug 2, 2024

Residential portal behemoth Zillow has settled its antitrust lawsuit against Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service, Multiple Listing Service, Inc., over discontinuing its integration with ShowingTime+ in favor of MLS Aligned's listing platform.

Average buyer’s agent commission has fallen since NAR settlement

Aug 2, 2024

Redfin's latest report revealed the average buyer's agent's commission percentage has declined in 47 of the 50 largest markets since the National Association of Realtors' March settlement. However, robust home prices have yielded small gains in commission dollar amounts.

Mortgage rates are in free fall on a triple whammy of economic news

Aug 2, 2024

Jobs reports trigger recession fears, sending rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages plunging to new 2024 lows as investors rotate out of stocks and into bonds.

NYC developer, wife part ways with Greenwich Village home for $21.5M

Aug 2, 2024

The multi-family residence sold on July 31 for $21.5 million. The couple purchased the home in 2011 for $12.7 million.