8 reasons sellers aren’t selling (and how to get them off the fence)

Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams. Team leader Carl Medford believes it’s up to real estate agents to communicate effectively and … Continue reading

The right way to part ways with employees and staff members

COO Erin MCormick Torres knows that there are many reasons you may be looking at a staff member’s suitability for their role. Whether you’re ready to cut ties or are just beginning to question their performance, this guide offers you the due diligence … Continue reading

Mutiny inside NAR as staffers call for resignations of top executives

Employees of the trade group demanded the departures of NAR CEO Bob Goldberg, President Tracy Kasper, Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson and head of HR Donna Gland on Monday. Continue reading

Investors who fund most home loans get new climate risk tool

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. teams up with DeltaTerra Capital to translate physical climate risk estimates into financial risk assessments factoring in default risk, asset price depreciation and insurance costs. Continue reading

Compass scoops up high-end SoCal boutique brokerage

DPP Real Estate has more than 175 agents and specializes in architecturally significant properties. Moving forward, the firm will be known as DPP @ Compass. Continue reading

What is the ROI of Online Real Estate Leads? Insights from a 5 Year Study

Most real estate tech companies focus on making their customers happy, but the CINC team is hyperfocused on making their clients more MONEY. With CINC’s 10+ years of real estate client history and managing over $30MM in annual online lead generat… Continue reading

Granny flats, tiny homes and ADUs: The essential guide

Your clients need a lot more than your enthusiasm to act on their ADU dream, writes ADU expert Kendyl Young. They need facts, resources and a patient ear to listen and help overcome their fears.  Continue reading

Chris Lim steps down as Christie’s president as co-presidents named

Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck, vets of Christie’s and @properties, will take up Lim’s former role as co-presidents. Nidhal Charfi, formerly of Compass, is also joining as vice president of affiliate expansion, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Housing starts plunge to 3-year low

In August, housing starts hit their lowest level since June 2020, when builders were struggling with COVID-fueled “shutdowns, labor shortages and supply chain issues,” according to U.S. Census data. Continue reading

Fee creep is pricing Americans out of concerts, movies and even dining out

The cost of living has skyrocketed over the last few years, impacting everything from the price of transportation and housing to the cost of everyday goods and services, including how much people tip. Now, there’s a new expense creeping up on consumers: fees – and they’re pricing many out of events and live entertainment.   According […] Continue reading