Monthly Archives: January 2023

Number of Realtors hits new record high for 4th-straight year

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National Association of Realtors’ membership edged ever closer to 1.6 million in 2022, but the real estate trade group expects a drop this year, according to data provided to Inman. Continue reading →

Bess Freedman, Serhant butt heads (again) after bizarre pitch to BHS

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In a bold move to start the new year, a SERHANT. representative pitched the brokerage’s training and coaching programs to BHS CEO Bess Freedman, although BHS already has its own in-house programs. Continue reading →

Construction platform Welcome Homes secures $29M Series A round

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Era Ventures led the funding round for New York-based Welcome Homes, an online home construction platform that elevates the design and buy process of new property construction. Continue reading →

Keller Williams to pay $40M to settle cold call class action lawsuit

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As part of the deal, the real estate franchisor also agreed to create a task force to ‘enhance compliance’ with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Continue reading →

Engel & Völkers enters Central America with Costa Rican shops

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The opening of two new shops in Playa Hermosa/Papagayo and Tamarindo marks the global luxury brokerage’s first foray into Central America. Continue reading →

Writer’s block? Break it, with computer-vision backed ListAssist: Tech Review

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ListAssist is an ideal solution for real estate marketing teams tasked with cranking out original copy day after day, the creatively drained agent and the tech-savvy team that wants to further automate business tasks they find tedious. Continue reading →

Foreclosures, forecasts, fix-and-flips: What Attom’s data can tell us about 2023

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Whether you’re a real estate agent or a homeowner, market conditions in 2023 are going to vary wildly across the country. Bernice Ross talks with Rick Sharga of Attom Data about what to expect next. Continue reading →

On a budget? 10 lead sources with no upfront costs

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If you’re looking for a way to keep your upfront costs down but still have a steady flow of leads coming into your business, Jimmy Burgess recommends these companies. Continue reading →

Rent growth slows to smallest rate since July 2021

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While the 4.8 percent growth was still above historical norms, it’s the smallest increase since June 2021. Median asking rent in the nation’s 50 largest markets climbed to $1,979 last month. Continue reading →