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5 reasons it’s more important to be ‘different’ than ‘better’

Dec 18, 2024

Being different is a commitment to authenticity, perseverance and purpose, broker-owner Nick Schlekeway writes.

Take the Inman Intel Index survey for December

Dec 18, 2024

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they're seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey.

Tal Alexander and lawyers push to reopen his detention hearing

Dec 17, 2024

Tal's parents offered a bond "in any amount secured by the entirety of their assets." Meanwhile, Side filed a preliminary injunction against Oren and Tal, and the DOJ has asked Douglas Elliman for information about the brothers' time at the firm.

Brooklyn woman charged in $16K rental fraud scheme

Dec 17, 2024

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Monday that Svetlana Katzevman had been indicted for allegedly advertising her Gravesend apartment complex in a Russian-language newspaper, and charging renters between $700 and $2,300 for deposits and rent.

Stocking stuffer: Urban Nest Realty takes 400 agents to Real

Dec 17, 2024

Likely catching the collective eye of Real co-founder and CEO Tamir Poleg and president Sharran Srivatsaa was Urban Nest's 2023 numbers, consisting of 2,500 deals valued at $1.5 billion.

Why millions of Americans WANT the housing market to crash

Dec 17, 2024

Some renters think a crash would help them buy a home. But a surprising number of homeowners also think a major downturn would be a good thing, LendingTree survey finds.

News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote

Dec 17, 2024

Stories about the commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxury brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote now for the Final Four top stories of the year.

Why recruiting more agents is killing your brokerage

Dec 17, 2024

Bringing in huge numbers of mediocre agents won't make your brokerage better, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. It will just lead to more headaches for you.

Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due

Dec 17, 2024

As NAR's spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years.

Clear Cooperation critics miss ‘the forest for the trees,’ eXp CEO says

Dec 17, 2024

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his "North Star" is improving the experience of his agents.

Consumers will determine the future of the real estate industry

Dec 17, 2024

Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at Consumer Federation of America, examines the aftermath of the Sitzer | Burnett commission settlement and what it means for the industry's future.

How to make the most of media, speaking, onstage opportunities

Dec 17, 2024

If public speaking or media coverage is on your 2025 list of professional goals, it’s time to get started, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s how to make the most of the opportunities that come your way