Coldwell Banker Realty’s new CEO: There’s ‘opportunity’ in diversity

In her first public interview since taking the helm from M. Ryan Gorman in March, Kamini Lane expressed her passion for creating diverse role models in real estate at both the executive and the agent level to shape a more inclusive industry. Continue reading

Cash to burn: Do real estate’s big players have enough in the bank?

Real estate businesses burned through billions in cash last year. Intel breaks down the biggest companies with the least wiggle room as economic uncertainty stretches into 2023. Continue reading

‘Stop arguing and start adjusting’: Agents react to class-action ruling

From “NAR is toast” to “don’t make any rash decisions,” real estate agents, executives and thought-leaders offered their thoughts on the explosive Moehrl class certification ruling Wednesday. Continue reading

5 years later, Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider’s impact is everywhere

The quintessential GenXer, who took the helm of the the largest franchisor of residential real estate brands in the world in 2017, is a steady, inclusive, decisive leader, Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

Bombshell multibillion-dollar commission suit now a class action

A judge on Wednesday granted class certification in a federal commission suit that could rock the real estate industry and impact how agents are compensated nationwide. Continue reading

What to expect as ERA’s Fuel 2023 hits Caesar’s Palace this week

ERA Real Estate is kicking off its annual Fuel conference in Las Vegas Tuesday through Thursday. Here are the sessions, speakers and events you can’t miss this week. Continue reading

Kamini Lane named president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty

Lane’s appointment comes after M. Ryan Gorman’s abrupt ouster as CEO in December. The brand also announced that Liz Gehringer would take on an expanded role as president and CEO of Anywhere Franchise Brands, the company exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker COO: ‘Traditional hard work’ is making a comeback

Coldwell Banker Chief Operating Officer Liz Gehringer told Inman a diversity push is helping grow the company even in a slower market. She also touted the return of international buyers as the pandemic winds down. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ sales dip in US as agent count takes big leap overseas

Transaction sides fell 18.2 percent year over year for a total of $472.9 billion in sales in 2022, a 12.5 percent decline, according to a full-year earnings report released Monday afternoon by the Texas-based brokerage. Continue reading

Real estate took a drubbing in Q4, but some companies still surprised

Brokerages, tech companies and mortgage providers all saw massive losses as the market soured at the end of 2022. But some leaders did have a few tricks up their sleeves. Continue reading