Time for brokers, agents to bridge the Sitzer disconnect: LeBarton

Brokerages have been scrambling to get agents up to speed on commissions lawsuits — but they may already be in deeper than broker-owners realize, Inman’s Director of Research tells Intel. Continue reading

‘Grow, grow, grow’: Realtor.com’s plan to come out swinging in 2024

Realtor.com is ramping up its competition with rival portals heading into the new year as it rolls out enhanced listing-focused products for agents, Chief Marketing Officer Mickey Neuberger told Intel exclusively. Continue reading

NAR enrollment fell in 2023. Here’s where membership rose — and why

NAR membership declined by 1.4 percent in the 12-month period that ended in October, with state-level enrollment hewing closely to local housing metrics, according to a state-by-state analysis by Intel. 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

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

‘A great career, not a great year’: 3 brokerage leaders play long game

In their session at Inman Connect virtual, these 3 brokerage leaders discussed how they’ve worked to carve out a central place in the communities they serve. Continue reading

Implement a listing-centered strategy with this 2-pronged plan

A group of prominent real estate voices laid out several actionable steps for building through a slow market at Inman Connect. Continue reading

Young homebuyers could lead the recovery. So what do they want?

First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior. Continue reading

Buyers continue downward spiral, but new listings may be steadying

Homebuyers are backing away from the market as mortgage rates continue to climb. But new listings aren’t declining as quickly, Redfin reports. Continue reading

Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change

The inaugural Triple-I survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers. Continue reading