Is Aalto the alt brokerage consumers want? Tech Review

At its heart, the company is a brokerage, but with twice the number of coders and designers than advisers, it’s more of a “technology company” than Keller Williams and Compass. Continue reading

5 people you need in your corner when starting out in real estate

Mauricio Umansky helps you build your ideal team to inform, challenge and fuel the growth of your real estate business. Continue reading

High-income renters are top prize as ownership hurdles pile up: Poll

Luring high-income renters into homeownership will only become more challenging as costs stay high, according to experts and a survey of US consumers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman. Continue reading

Matt Lionetti of Over Ask podcast leaves The Agency for Real

Lionetti said he believes Real’s model is the future of the industry. His business partner, Anna Oliver, will be moving from The Agency to Real, too. Continue reading

Compass COO Greg Hart to leave company at year end

Hart joined Compass in 2020. After his departure, the fast-growing brokerage will eliminate the role of chief operating officer. Continue reading

DelPrete: Unprofitability raises questions about Redfin’s viability

According to Mike DelPrete, high debt, low cash and a lack of profitability in its business model call into question Redfin’s current trajectory and its plans for the future. Continue reading

California homeseller who paid $50K in commissions files lawsuit

Christina Grace, a California resident who sold her home in Marin County, filed suit Friday against NAR, Compass and Keller Williams, among others, claiming she was stuck with hefty commissions. Continue reading

Redfin expands commission-based model in Southern California

Redfin’s new commission-based model, Redfin Next, is now available to agents in San Diego and Orange County. Agents will keep their W-2 status and benefits while getting commission splits of up to 75 percent. Continue reading

Inman expands awards program to honor future leaders, AI trailblazers

Public nominations are now open in four awards categories for 2024, including a slate of new honors designed to spotlight achievements in artificial intelligence and recognize real estate’s emerging leaders. Continue reading