Agents say business as usual since Aug. 17 — but signs of strain ahead

While most reported normal activity in the weeks after the commission rules took effect, some saw an uptick in listing clients refusing to pay buyers’ fees, new Inman Intel Index results show. Continue reading

Tim Heyl on Homeward’s power buyer pivot in a high-rate cycle

The power buyer CEO also weighs in on whether traditional iBuyers will ever see their Goldilocks moment and turn a regular profit. Continue reading

It’s Realtor Safety Month. Here’s how to protect yourself and clients

Find out how to lead with safety in every transaction and protect buyers, sellers, FSBOs and yourself from crime with security specialist Tracey Hawkins. Continue reading

Do you feel secure? Here’s how to safeguard your mind, body, soul

Are we working to live or living to work? Rachael Hite says you have to safeguard your mind, body and spirit to build a professional legacy that lasts. Continue reading

NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download

They’ve been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation’s highest court to enforce a previous settlement. Continue reading

Industry leader and brokerage founder Clark Halstead dies at 83

The real estate vet co-founded the Manhattan division of Sotheby’s International Realty in the mid-1970s and co-founded Halstead Property with Diane Ramirez in the mid-1980s. Continue reading

Maryland- and Canada-based real estate teams join eXp Realty

The addition of both The Bryce Hansen Team and The Maryland and Delaware Group follows eXp Realty’s acquisition of other top-performing teams this year, including Toronto-based Polsinello Team, which switched from RE/MAX in August, bringing 25 agents t… Continue reading

Navigating economic turbulence to elevate your real estate career

Amid the current economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and recent significant stock market declines, real estate professionals must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes. Continue reading

Properly position homebuyers with this winning 5-part offer strategy

Jimmy Burgess and Andrew Undem share strategies for writing a compelling offer on behalf of buyers, closing more deals and building lifelong client relationships. Continue reading