Mark Willis reclaims the CEO chair at Keller Williams

Mark Willis is Keller Williams’ new CEO, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Willis’ first KW CEO tenure was from 2005 to 2015, and he returned to the company in July as a strategic consultant. Continue reading

From Australia to Anaheim, proptechs test models at NAR NXT

ListAssist and BoxBrownie, as well as Sensor Global and Openn, are attending NXT under the umbrella of NAR Reach Australia-New Zealand, a technology-focused industry advocacy organization and product accelerator. Continue reading

WSJ eyes Mat Ishbia’s quest to be ‘king of mortgages and basketball’

“The Wall Street Journal” alleges UWM CEO and Phoenix Suns owner is “charting a risky path in both business and sports,” but the Ishbia family is raking in hundreds of millions of dollars in profit even when the company is losing money. Continue reading

Inman Intel Index: Anxiety among rank and file up in wake of Sitzer

For weeks, the eyes of real estate’s agents and leadership were on the Sitzer | Burnett trial. They shared their thoughts and fears as part of Intel’s monthly real estate sentiment survey. Continue reading

Sundae’s Homeowner Portal opens window to as-is purchases

While a number of companies have emerged to assist agents and their seller clients with renovating or updating a home before introducing it to the market, Sundae built its model on the opposite approach — helping consumers sell homes sell as-is to inve… Continue reading

Unlocking Real Estate Revenue: The TitleEase Franchise Advantage

Join us for an engaging 30-minute webinar, featuring a compelling case study that unveils the transformative impact of a TitleEase franchise in a challenging market. Delve into how this model can be your game-changer, as we explore how diverse strategi… Continue reading

Ally Financial partners with HouseCanary to grow mortgage

Co-branded ComeHome solution on Ally’s website will provide would-be homebuyers with access to listings and loan options and encourage existing homeowners to explore refinancing and HELOCs. Continue reading

The Agency’s president on strategic steps for success in 2024

According to The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin, meeting the challenges of 2024 will require you to get in touch with an essential truth about the real estate business: You’ve never arrived. Continue reading

Confused about your commission? Your client will be too: LeBarton

The industry is still unpacking the Sitzer | Burnett verdict and its impact on commissions, Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton told Intel. After that, expect even more queries from clients. Continue reading

NAR: ‘We have many grounds’ to appeal the Sitzer | Burnett verdict

The National Association of Realtors laid out its arguments to overturn the ruling Tuesday. The plaintiffs’ attorney said if the trade group doesn’t change, it risks an injunction and DOJ wrath. Continue reading