How to assess — and transform — your business at every stage

New Inman contributor Russ Laggan shares a systematic approach to growth, so you can achieve success, fulfillment and a lasting legacy in the real estate industry — and beyond. Continue reading

Sellers appeal Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements

The homesellers object that the deals’ payout is “far too low” for the “massive” number of injured parties and that franchisees should be required to implement practice changes. Continue reading

REColorado unveils interim CEO amid rocky ownership change

The MLS is separating from ties with Realtor organizations by selling to a newly formed private company. Broker Larry D. McGee will serve as interim CEO. Continue reading

Listing agreement slammed as CFA resumes California Realtors probe

The second report by the Consumer Federation of America to focus on the California Association of Realtors in as many weeks examines the association’s 7,000-word homeseller listing agreement. Continue reading

Kennedy Lewis makes $50M investment into Douglas Elliman

With the investment, Kennedy Lewis co-founder and Co-Managing Partner David Chene will join Douglas Elliman’s board. Douglas Elliman also released preliminary Q2 2024 financial results. Continue reading

12 potential pivot points for buyers planning to represent themselves

Buyers and sellers need their own agents as buffers to work through the challenges that every transaction presents, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

DOJ has close eye on settlement workarounds, NAR President says

In a statement sent to NAR members, Kevin Sears confirmed executives of the trade organization met with Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter last week to discuss settlement updates. Continue reading

Meet the SERHANT. agents on Netflix’s ‘Owning Manhattan’

“Owning Manhattan,” focused on Ryan Serhant’s eponymous NYC brokerage, premiered on Netflix Friday. Get to know the big personalities that make up the cast. Continue reading

Get ready for the dawning of a golden age of MLSs

Is it time to abandon ship or time to double-down on what’s great about MLSs? MLS tech expert Bill Fowler writes that the answer lies in your vision and ability to act proactively and decisively. Continue reading