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The Real Brokerage posts dramatic spike in revenue, agent count in Q4

Mar 7, 2024

Celebrating a decade in operation this year, the cloud-based brokerage saw revenue skyrocket by 89 percent in the fourth quarter and its agent count soar by 66 percent, according to earnings data on Thursday.

Inman announces 2024 class of Marketing All-Stars award winners

Mar 7, 2024

The prestigious award honors the most creative, innovative and strategic-thinking marketers within the real estate industry for 2024.

John Davis settles sex misconduct claims as contempt deadline looms

Mar 7, 2024

The former Keller Williams CEO no longer faces allegations of sexual misconduct, but Gary Keller, Josh Team and KW are asking the court to hold him in contempt. He has until Friday to respond.

These up-to-the-minute marketing strategies are getting results now

Mar 7, 2024

Ready to get busy? Trainer and author Bernice Ross talks to Curaytor co-founder and CEO Jimmy Mackin about the marketing plays that are working right now.

What to do if a client says, ‘I’m not selling my home for THAT price’

Mar 7, 2024

If your client is frustrated by a lowball appraisal, even when they've done everything right to get ready for the market, there may be bias at work, Dr. Lee Davenport writes.

7 strategies to master cross-platform marketing

Mar 7, 2024

Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger walks you through the steps to create a cohesive and integrated marketing strategy that leverages a variety of channels for more effective engagement.

Why inland California housing is so exposed to downturn risk: Report

Mar 7, 2024

Data provider Attom tracks the 50 U.S. communities most at risk of further housing decline. Half of them are located in one of three places.

Appeals court rules Chicago transfer tax hike can move ahead

Mar 6, 2024

Voters are set to decide on March 19 whether they want to quadruple the tax buyers pay on real estate purchases above $1.5 million. Realtors say it amounts to a secret tax and rent hike.

Zillow, Realtor.com team up on syndicated rental listings

Mar 6, 2024

The ongoing portal war has now sparked a new alliance that'll see Zillow's rental listings show up on Realtor.com's site.

Homebuyers sit up and take notice as mortgage rates fall

Mar 6, 2024

Purchase loan applications jump by a seasonally adjusted 11 percent after five consecutive weeks of declines as mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2024 highs.

Luis Suárez buys $12M pad near teammate Messi in Fort Lauderdale

Mar 6, 2024

The Inter Miami striker bought the 7,100-square-foot property in an off-market deal. He'll be just a 10-minute walk away from fellow teammate, Lionel Messi.

How to leverage SEO, drive organic traffic and outrank the competition

Mar 6, 2024

Think your website can't compete with the big portals? SEO expert David Marden writes that, with smart keyword planning, you can find your place in online search results.