RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey exits as company revenue falls again in Q4

RE/MAX announced it was making changes to its executive team after revenue fell for a sixth consecutive quarter to end 2023. Amy Lessinger will succeed Bailey as president. Continue reading

EXp posts revenue uptick in Q4 — but not enough to turn a profit

The company best-known for its virtual brokerage brought in $983 million in revenue between October and December, even as a difficult market took a toll, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday. Continue reading

Corcoran brings on 3rd Houston franchise, Corcoran Genesis

The new franchise, led by owners Nicole and Doug Freer, will service clients in Houston’s suburbs. The couple’s team was No. 1 in Texas based on 2022 sales volume and transaction sides. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Sally Robling, Realty Executives Arizona Territory

Learn why, for this Arizona luxury broker, real estate is a family affair, and find out how mentorship has helped her grow her impact. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant on the discipline that made him a real estate superstar

After “Million Dollar Listing New York” made him part of a “real estate-pop culture zeitgeist,” Serhant catapulted to fame. He doesn’t take his responsibility as an Inman Influencer lightly Continue reading

AI-enabled deepfakes will drain your client’s bank account

The rise of AI-enabled deepfakes presents a formidable challenge in combating financial fraud, cybersecurity expert Robert Siciliano writes, providing cybercriminals with unprecedented capabilities. Continue reading

Keller Williams expands education empire with Coursera partnership

Texas-based franchisor Keller Williams has launched a new certification course with Coursera, the U.S.’s biggest open online course provider. The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate course prepares users to build or improve their real estate … Continue reading

Objection-handling scripts for the buyer representation agreement 

If you’re rethinking your buyer consultation process and implementing a buyer representation agreement, team leader Carl Medford shares what you need to know to explain the change to your clients. Continue reading

HomeServices dropped from long-running buyer commission lawsuit

The court dismissed a federal antitrust claim in the case known as Batton 1, but allowed state-law claims to proceed, partially due to the argument that commissions are baked into home prices. Continue reading

Tomorrow’s problem? Not for these Sitzer-spooked brokerages: Triple-I

More than 1 in 4 agents say their brokerage has changed its policy on buyer agency agreements, and fallout from commission suits has already taken a toll, according to Inman Intel Index results. Continue reading