Connections that last should be the foundation of your business

Las Vegas Realtor and new Inman contributor John Sullivan says lasting success in real estate comes less from transactions and more from connections that are nurtured for the long term. Continue reading

The race to the bottom is about to begin in the real estate industry

According to New Orleans Realtor Grant Clayton, it’s time for the real estate industry to stop arguing about what’s best for agents and lean in by doing what’s best for clients. Continue reading

The biggest story of the year (according to you): The Download

The biggest story of the year was our liveblog coverage of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial. Get caught up with a special end-of-year edition of The Download. Continue reading

First American Financial warns clients to watch out for fake emails

Two days after being hit by a cyberattack, the title insurance giant says it’s still trying to restore operations and warns clients that it’s taken its email system offline. Continue reading

Loan subservicer Dovenmuehle Mortgage laying off 212 workers

Illinois-based Dovenmuehle Mortgage, which collects monthly payments from homeowners in all 50 states on behalf of lenders and investors, says it’s cutting HQ staff but not closing down. Continue reading

5 ways to find opportunity during challenging times

Challenging times are not a signal to retreat but an invitation to innovate and explore new avenues, writes The Agency President Rainy Hake Austin. Embrace the learning opportunities they bring. Continue reading

NYC top producers to form The Luxury Alliance Team at SERHANT.

Alexandra Newman, MaryElizabeth Smith and Amit Golriz have left Corcoran to start a new mega team at SERHANT. with four additional Corcoran agents making the move with them. Continue reading