NAR spending, eXp setback, Edina Realty settlement: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

What’s the rent? A whole month’s pay, 1 in 5 renters tell Redfin

Redfin report finds 22 percent of U.S. renters say they pay their all of their monthly income to afford rent. They’re borrowing money, getting a second job and pulling from retirement to cover the cost. Continue reading

How to build a reputation that speaks for you and tells your story

Think of branding as a cumulative effort, broker Nick Schlekeway writes, where each post, interaction and marketing campaign adds another layer to the image you’re building. Continue reading

EXp is scooping up teams and top-tier agents: CMO Wendy Forsythe

EXp Realty’s chief marketing officer also told Inman that the company’s revenue share can be life changing for some agents, and expressed cautious optimism for the housing market in 2025. Continue reading

Get no respect? Here’s how to elevate our profession

Broker-owner Butch Leiber offers tips for providing a higher level of service to clients and conveying a higher level of professionalism to the public. Continue reading

Bored? Distracted? Here’s the real reason you don’t meditate

You know that mindful practices can change how you feel and how you work, but the truth is they’re often boring and hard to implement. That’s actually the whole point, Aaron Hendon writes. Continue reading

Cultivate enduring relationships from first contact to lifelong client

Leverage past clients, drum up new business and show your value with these relationship-building strategies from luxury real estate agent Evan Roth. Continue reading

Award per homeseller in Sitzer is about $913 and getting smaller

Over 491,000 homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700 million raised by real estate settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline. Continue reading

NAR signals worst of downturn may be over as existing-home sales rise

Annual existing-home sales increased for the first time in more than three years in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. “The worst of the downturn in home sales could be over.” Continue reading

11 key takeaways from the 2024 Teams Report

This year’s Teams Report offers a roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities of today’s real estate market for teams, Chris Pollinger writes. Continue reading