More agents plan to switch brokerages in the coming year

Stronger lead generation systems and commission structures are driving more agents to consider switching their brokerage affiliations in the coming year, according to Coldwell Banker Real Estate’s annual Agent Priorities Report published on Wednesday. … Continue reading

Largest minority and women-owned brokerage in US joins Real

The Atlanta-based Village Premier Collection, led by Cheri Benjamin, has joined Real under its Private Label program. The company has roughly 500 agents and closed $665 million in sales in 2023. Continue reading

NAR clarifies when a buyer contract will be required under settlement

In an email, the 1.5 million member trade group specified when agents would have to have signed written agreements with buyers, but stressed NAR would not dictate the agreements’ terms. Continue reading

Local Logic fine-tunes home search with new NeighborhoodMatch tool

The local intelligence company’s latest tool automatically surfaces locations for homebuyers based on the homes they’re already scrolled, offering an alternative to traditional search tactics. Continue reading

Inaugural class of Inman Future Leaders in Real Estate revealed

The class of 45 honorees represents the real estate industry’s brightest achievers under the age of 40. Future Leaders is the latest addition to Inman’s growing industry-leading awards program. Continue reading

Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission mess

The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly told the Inman Intel Index they believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It’s a big win for brokerage training efforts. Continue reading

Help buyers find their right-now home by selling the 10-block radius

No longer is finding the dream home the only consideration when looking for real estate. You must find a community fit for your buyers too, new Inman contributor Charles Banfield writes. Continue reading

6 steps that transform neglected clients into lifelong partners

Staying in touch with past clients and “orphans” long after closing could be the key to a lifetime of repeat and referral opportunities. Coach Darryl Davis offers a strategy to help you reconnect. Continue reading