Vrbo bookings suffer in Q2 as more travelers opt for hotels in 2023

The popular vacation-rental platform dragged down the results of its parent company Expedia Group in the second quarter of the year, according to an earnings call Thursday. Continue reading

Will Zillow’s Listing Showcase jolt agents with pay-per-listing pivot?

Zillow’s new product represents a new business model — from pay-per-lead to pay-per-listing — that mirrors the way profitable international peers monetize their market-leading positions. Continue reading

RE/MAX revenue, US agent count continue decline in second quarter

While the brokerage’s overall head count rose modestly to 144,510 agents in the second quarter, its agent count declined in the U.S. by 6.3 percent, to 56,987, according to a Q2 earnings call Wednesday. Continue reading

Judges deny HomeServices appeal, clearing way for October Sitzer trial

The ruling against HomeServices of America in federal court on Wednesday sets the stage for a likely Oct. 16 start for the first of two highly anticipated bombshell commission trials later this year. Continue reading

‘Catching a wave’: Nartey brings Globl RED to The Real Brokerage

“Catching Real right now is like catching a wave,” Kofi Nartey said. He sees the brokerage’s sweeping growth and adoption of technology as the way of the future. Continue reading

How the shift from bricks to clicks is reshaping real estate

Embracing the digital shift is not only essential for survival but also offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the real estate market of the future, writes Victoria Kennedy, CEO of Atman Real Estate. Continue reading

9 ways to define and communicate your brokerage’s value proposition

Your brokerage’s recruiting strategy hinges on understanding and leveraging your unique value proposition, then communicating it to agents, writes growth expert Jim Turner. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Julie Jones, Douglas Elliman

In these times, double down — on your skills, on your knowledge, on you. Join us Aug. 8-10 at Inman Connect Las Vegas to lean into the shift and learn from the best. Get your ticket now for the best price. Are you receiving Inman’s Broker Edge? Make su… Continue reading

WATCH: Housing in the post-affirmative action environment

Will the partial elimination of affirmative action in elite college admissions eventually impact representation, access and opportunity in the real estate industry? Watch Dr. Lee Davenport’s conversation with Spelman College professor, Dr. Francesina R… Continue reading

8 game-changing speakers at Luxury Connect

Expect expert insights as these eight iconic leaders take the stage at Luxury Connect. From groundbreaking sales tactics to visionary marketing strategies, these trailblazers have redefined what success looks like in luxury real estate. Continue reading