How flat leadership creates thriving agents, successful brokerages

The formula for a future-ready brokerage, according to new Inman contributor Abbey Wostal: Make yourself accessible, create a culture of collaboration and focus on growth over volume. Continue reading

The transparency double standard: Ketchmark’s push to repeal CCP

Real estate professionals should be making decisions based on what benefits consumers, not out of fear of who might be deposed next, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading

How to find the right real estate coach (and how to know it’s a fit)

By defining your goals and ensuring a good fit, coach Verl Workman writes, you can choose a coaching company that will guide you to success. Continue reading

‘Zillow made the wrong choice’: REX seeks full appeals court review

The discount brokerage contends that a three-judge panel erred in finding that NAR’s no-commingling rule was not direct evidence of “concerted action” between NAR and Zillow. Continue reading

EXp announces interim chief financial officer

EXp World Holdings CFO Kent Cheng is stepping down, effective April 1. EXp Global financial leader Jesse Hill will be taking his place until eXp names a permanent CFO. Continue reading

Take the Inman Intel Index survey for March

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they’re seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing

A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers “cosmetic changes” to MLS PIN’s agent compensation rules. Continue reading

The psychology of real estate: Understand what motivates buyers

Understanding buyer psychology is about more than closing business transactions, Darryl Davis writes. It’s about building genuine connections and guiding clients to decisions that align with their goals. Continue reading

This Women’s History Month, make your DEI outcomes measurable

Standardize planning with a simple DEI checklist, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, and share measurable outcomes along with personal feedback and stories from each event as part of your diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Continue reading

Court pauses broker’s suit over brick-and-mortar office mandate

State legislation introduced last week in West Virginia would make an exception to the requirement for out-of-state-brokers, if passed. Continue reading