Can’t we all just get along? Let’s stop trash-talking

It seems that lately the rhetoric around brokerage models, a frequent discussion topic, has been ratcheted up a few notches. Those who trash-talk should stop wasting valuable time and energy, and instead, focus on themselves. Our industry doesn’t need … Continue reading

RE/MAX reorganizes its franchise empire

RE/MAX is making big changes to its regional support structure and breaking down its franchises into four stages of development to better tailor resources to each brokerage’s development. Part of the change includes reimagining the regional development… Continue reading

Keller Williams orders purge of thousands of ‘ghost agents’

Keller Williams has been growth-obsessed over the past decade, but according to multiple sources, the 190,000 plus agent ranks are filled with former agents and sometimes even deceased agents in one instance. Multiple sources told Inman that it’s been … Continue reading

WATCH: Compass and Realogy CEOs debate the future of brokerages

At the Inman Connect New York 2019 conference, Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider and Compass CEO Robert Reffkin took to the stage to discuss their differing visions for the residential real estate market going forward. Continue reading

Lion & Orb and Luxury Presence launch marketing partnership

Real estate public relations startup Lion & Orb is teaming up with real estate marketing firm Luxury Presence to give clients an even stronger digital presence. Continue reading

Reinvent your brokerage’s brand

As a broker or marketer, you’ve invested hundreds of hours and countless dollars carefully designing your brand’s story. You have a plan for every brand channel that allows you to communicate directly with consumers—from TV spots to your website. Continue reading

Innovate or die: 11 ways agents should shake up their businesses

Given how many tech-focused real estate companies are launching and debuting new features and business models, agents on the ground don’t need to worry about innovating themselves, right? Wrong. Continue reading

Zillow is showing its own listings first for some users

In Phoenix and Las Vegas, Zillow appears to have tested the prioritization of its own listings above others on its website, according to an analysis by Inman. Continue reading