Glennda Baker and her ‘Diamond Squad’ head to Coldwell Banker

The Atlanta-based broker is leaving Ansley Real Estate with Christie’s International and taking her team, known as “The Diamond Squad,” along with her to Coldwell Banker Realty, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

$100M San Francisco team OWN Real Estate joins KW

After four years with Side Real Estate, OWN Real Estate founder Wilson Leung has brought his team back to Keller Williams. OWN’s 19 agents closed 80 transactions worth $107.1 million in 2022. Continue reading

Lack of family, friend support keeps LGBTQ+ buyers behind: Redfin

Redfin’s latest survey of 5,000 buyers and renters reveals LGBTQ+ consumers disproportionately struggle with a lack of family support, saving a down payment and finding communities that protect gender, sexual and racial diversity. Continue reading

Intel unpacks the startling price of entry into the US housing market

Economists, homeowners and agents broke down the alarming but true cost of buying property in 2023, telling Intel that rising rates and home prices are only the start for wallet-stretched buyers. Continue reading

Compass acquires No. 1 indie brokerage in Central Texas

NYC-based brokerage Compass has acquired Realty Austin and Realty San Antonio for an undisclosed amount. The brokerage closed $5.24B in 2022 sales volume. Continue reading

Compass adds 10 principal agents to Ocean City office

Compass has recruited 15 agents from an Ocean City, New Jersey, RE/MAX franchise, 10 of whom will serve as principal agents. The new recruits represent $136 million in 2022 sales volume. Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance touts ‘Stop Hate in Real Estate’ initiative

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is partnering with the California Association of Realtors, AREAA and NAHREP to combat real estate discrimination against homebuyers from diverse communities. Continue reading

Top-producing LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance members earned $8.53B

The third annual Top Producers list honors 388 agents and team leaders who raked in $8.53 billion in 2023 alone, reflecting the growing influence of LGBTQ+ agents in the industry, the Alliance says. Continue reading

Alex Vidal shares his journey from secretary to ERA brand president

No one can predict the future of real estate, but you can prepare. Find out what to prepare for and pick up the tools you’ll need at the immersive Virtual Inman Connect online Nov. 1-2, 2023. And don’t miss Inman Connect New York on Jan. 23-25, 2024, w… Continue reading

The pandemic broke open houses. Can a financial downturn fix them?

Open houses have been on the decline for decades, with the typical seller hosting only one open house event. However, data shows the current downturn could breathe new life into the practice. Continue reading