Real estate vets launch Realty of America virtual brokerage

Led by CEO Eddie Garcia, the national firm born out of Realty of Chicago already has over 2,000 agents who represent more than $5 billion in sales volume. Its founders also have big plans for expansion and, eventually, an IPO. Continue reading

Title company thwarts scammers who used AI in fraudulent land sale

Apparent scammers attempted to use a video generated using artificial intelligence to carry out the sale of a plot of land before the fraud was uncovered at the closing. Continue reading

Fall market preview: Rate cuts have finally arrived — is the recovery on?

It will take more than recent rate cuts for a recovery in home sales to gain traction, a new analysis of market data and economic forecasts suggests. Intel explores what’s at stake for the fall market. Continue reading

SERHANT. rolls out S.MPLE workflow platform to all agents

The new platform, which Serhant likened to “Instacart for salespeople,” allows agents to request upwards of a dozen workflows. The tool begins completing requests within minutes with human advisor oversight. Continue reading

The worst of the storm is over. Time to make waves: Ginger Wilcox

We’ve weathered the worst of our industry’s perfect storm, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox writes. Now it’s time to get geared up for what’s next. Continue reading

MV Realty barred from enforcing 40-year contract in California

A new preliminary injunction orders the Florida-based brokerage to stop issuing liens in California, and to stop enforcing its 40-year “homeowner benefit agreements.” Continue reading

Leading agents at Carolwood form The Advisory team

Carolwood’s managing broker Nick Segal, alongside agents Shaun Alan-Lee and Jane Dorian, recently founded the white-glove service team, which operates in markets in Southern California and New York City. Continue reading

Truths, frustrations, rate cuts: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

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

Inman Power Wheels: Final 4 best agent autos near the finish line

Inman’s Power Wheels bracket contest is down to the four best real estate agent automobiles, as determined by your votes. Continue reading

Reffkin: NAR’s Clear Cooperation breaks ethics code, state laws

In challenging the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients. Continue reading