‘We’re not kidding’: Deadlines loom for broker technology upgrades

May’s gauntlet of conferences brought into focus the issues that will dominate the industry for the rest of the year. The tech conversations have intensified to a fever pitch. A few developments that might fly under your radar are at the core of progre… Continue reading

Century 21 Beachside and Coldwell Banker Beachside are shutting down

Tom Denny, the longtime owner of both residential brokerage franchises, plans to retire, he told Inman. That means all the more than 550 agents who presently hang their hats across the 10 offices maintained by the two brokerages will be looking for new… Continue reading

Redfin CEO talks iBuyer strategy, MLSs and more ahead of ICLV

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman hopped on a call with Inman to discuss some of his company’s latest news and preview his comments for the upcoming Inman Connect in Las Vegas, where he’ll be speaking on the main stage. Continue reading

Why is it so hard to make the transaction seamless?

Brad Inman had two words for the discussion group that I was part of at Disconnect 2019. “Think bigger,” he told us. The group included leaders from all over the real estate industry, and Endpoint facilitated the discussion. Our particular challenge wa… Continue reading

‘Outside the box’: HomeSmart franchisee acquires Realty One Group brokerages

A fact sheet explaining the new franchise arrangement, reviewed last week by Inman, states both the Realty One Group and the HomeSmart offices will continue operating independently of each other. Continue reading

Owners.com is seeking to hire salaried agents in some markets

Owners.com, a former for-sale-by-owner search site turned tech-focused brokerage, is making the switch to employee agents, according to job listings in multiple markets. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers launches in Brooklyn amid luxury real estate boom

Global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers announced Thursday it’s entering the Brooklyn market with three new offices led by Donald Brennan, a longtime residential real estate leader in New York City.  Continue reading

The Real Word: Redfin and RE/MAX break up

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, after a two-month partnership, Redfin and RE/MAX have ended their deal.  Continue reading