What’s changed since NAR struck its deal: Client Pipeline Tracker

Declining mortgage rates may finally be bringing some buyers back to the table. But agents will need to see more before they change their skeptical outlook, Inman Intel Index results suggest. Continue reading

Real Talk: 6 signs your office may be the worst place to work

Is your office the one everyone talks about for all the wrong reasons? Consultant Rachael Hite says your “fun” office just might be the opposite. Continue reading

Communicate value! But how? A step-by-step buyer’s presentation

Need help highlighting value in a buyer-broker presentation? Jimmy Burgess talks with Andrew Undem, who shares his “8 pillars of value” strategy for showcasing client benefits. Continue reading

Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download

NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at Inman Connect Las Vegas with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group’s past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency. Continue reading

Average buyer’s agent commission has fallen since NAR settlement

Redfin’s latest report revealed the average buyer’s agent’s commission percentage has declined in 47 of the 50 largest markets since the National Association of Realtors’ March settlement. However, robust home prices have yielded small gains in commiss… Continue reading

To mortgage or not to mortgage? That is the question (for brokers)

HomeLight CEO Drew Uher says he’s glad to be out of the mortgage business. Fathom CEO Marco Fregenal sees value of being in lending “in a very selective way.” Continue reading

Zillow releases 24 state-compliant short-term touring agreements

Four months after releasing a first-of-its-kind short-term touring agreement, Zillow has released 24 state-compliant versions of the agreement exclusively for Premier Agent partners. Continue reading

Trust in real estate hits ‘all-time low,’ Coldwell Banker CEO says

Kamini Lane spoke to the crowd at Thursday’s Inman Connect Las Vegas on industry perception and the prevalence of part-time “slashies.” Continue reading

Elliman shareholder says Howard Lorber deserves bonus claw back

Shareholder Bradley Tirpak said in a letter to investors published on Wednesday that Lorber’s leadership had fallen short as the firm has continued to see financial losses and scrutiny amid the Alexander brothers sexual assault scandal. Continue reading