Ethics violation, lawsuit or worse: 10 situations that get agents in trouble

Even the most earnest real estate agents can accidentally make a false step that could wind them up with an ethics violation, a lawsuit or even revocation of their license. Check out Inman’s handy charts to learn the consequences of 10 situations. Continue reading

SmartRent inks $2.2B merger deal with Fifth Wall SPAC

Once closed, the merger would mark one of the biggest deals between a proptech firm and a special-purpose acquisition company to date. Continue reading

How to navigate multiple offers: It comes down to money

From thoroughly vetting buyer finances to learning all about ‘option money,’ speakers at Connect Now shared how agents can help their sellers accept the best offer. Continue reading

‘Be relentless’: Real-life advice from agents managing inventory insanity

Pros out in the field have thoughts and suggestions on how to manage the widespread low inventory this season. Here are a few ideas that stood out in response to an Inman Coast to Coast Facebook thread and Inman’s recent “Inventory Insanity” series. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman parent company invests in another proptech startup

Vector Group, which launched its proptech investment arm in March, has now added the New York-based tech-enabled home management service Humming Homes to its list of invested in companies. Continue reading

5 Realogy leaders pushing the company forward in 2021

Realogy has continued to innovate with new products while bringing in record revenue and recommitting to diversity. Here are the people to watch at the company in 2021. Continue reading

Rents see national growth after 8-month stretch of declines

The US median rent increased 1.1 percent year over year in March after 8 consecutive months of declines, according to a new report from realtor.com released on Tuesday. Continue reading

From the deep sea to outer space, this real estate exec is going places

From rafting in the Himalayas to climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Connor Group Managing Partner Larry Connor has never been afraid of a challenge. Now he’s going to space. Continue reading