Realogy name change, seller dos and don’ts, Instagram must-follows: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the past seven days? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Buyers now snapping up homes in 15 days despite latest wave of rate hikes

Rising mortgage rates, booming home prices and scant inventory are pushing homebuyers to quicken their plans, according to Redfin’s latest market report. Continue reading

‘I’m with Anywhere’: Agents await direction on where Realogy is going

Realogy rebranded as Anywhere on Thursday, surprising agents, industry leaders and branding experts, who were mostly upbeat about what the new name means for the company’s trajectory. Continue reading

All new Agently is the resource your agents needed before they left the business: Tech Review

Agently has shifted from automated, NLP listing descriptions to a full-fledged, task-driven online coaching assistant for new and growing agents. Continue reading

Blend Labs sees Q1 loss soar by 167% as rising rates curb refis

Blend’s net loss for the quarter — up 167 percent from a year ago — came despite a 124 percent year-over-year increase in revenue, to $71.5 million, according to an earnings call on Thursday. Continue reading

Oh, shift! What agents need their clients to understand fast

Given the relocation craze and the turning tides, buyers and sellers need to shift their strategies (and their etiquette) in this market. Here is what we wish clients understood right now.   Continue reading

You just took a new listing. Can you answer these 10 questions?

Only a small percentage of agents can answer these ten questions about their listings, according to author and coach Bernice Ross. Are you one of the select few who can?  Continue reading

4 selling strategies that need to shift with the market

Although the tried-and-true has its benefits, there’s nothing wrong with shaking things up and charting your own course in today’s market. Rachael Hite helps you question what you think you know about working with your clients today. Continue reading

Compass CFO to resign while chief product officer gets promotion

Chief Financial Officer Kristen Ankerbrandt will leave the company in September, while Greg Hart will become Compass’ new chief operating officer. Continue reading