Recruiting War ’24: For brokerages, headhunt pivots to cream of crop

Agent headcount — once a ubiquitous barometer of brokerage success — has faded, interviews and new Inman Intel Index results reveal. Instead, focus has shifted to “the better and best agents.” Continue reading

3 ways to lead by example — and focus on what you can control

Want to increase your impact and improve your business? New Inman contributor Amy Hullet says the key is taking a genuine interest in people and getting out there to meet them where they are. Continue reading

Billionaires brawl as everyone else just tries to get by: The Download

As mortgage heads from UWM and Rocket fight it out in the press, it seems like both agents and consumers are just wondering how they’re going to pay the bills. Continue reading

Conquer the 2024 housing market: Expert insights at your fingertips

Tune in for an engaging discussion surrounding the latest trends, predictions and insider knowledge on the 2024 housing market to help you make informed decisions with confidence. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage out to re-up original franchise owners

Most new franchisees signing up for Motto’s “mortgage brokerage-in-a-box” solution are real estate brokerages and teams that aren’t affiliated with RE/MAX. Continue reading

Judges decline to ‘centralize’ commission lawsuits for now

A panel of judges considering whether to consolidate real estate commission lawsuits into one cited the recent NAR settlement as a reason to deny the request. Continue reading

Max Azria’s former estate heads to auction 9 years after first listing

The estate is being listed by Branden and Rayni Williams of The Beverly Hills Estates for $55 million as it simultaneously prepares to head to a no-reserve auction with Concierge Auctions from May 9 through May 23. Continue reading

BoomTown is dealing with a service outage. Now agents want answers

Real estate professionals have been seeking answers since Wednesday, when many lost access to their personal websites, lead services and other tools provided by Boomtown, agents told Inman. Continue reading