What COVID surge? Agents carry on as cases, vaccine mandates rise

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and brokerages are cracking down with vaccine mandates, but agents don’t believe it will disrupt the market like it did during last year’s peak. Continue reading

As daily COVID cases surpass 100K, brokerages face tough vax decision

Most brokerages told Inman they can’t force agents, who are mostly independent contractors, to get the vaccine. Lawyers Inman spoke to said otherwise. Continue reading

Building a culture of giving: 50 years of enhancing lives and communities

The C21® Network has raised a lifetime total of $129M in support of persons with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to ensure that everyone – regardless of age or ability – is 121% included and 121% empowered.
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Keller Williams, EXIT Realty and dozens of others sued for discrimination

The suit alleges 36 real estate companies, agents and landlords illegally refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers in New York’s Westchester County. Continue reading

Property sale in Rhode Island first in the nation to be paid in Dogecoin

Century 21 agent Kyle Seyboth said many real estate investors are using cryptocurrency as a means of offsetting some of the challenges they’re facing due to low inventory. Continue reading

Utah-based Cairn Real Estate Holdings acquires JPAR

The newly combined forces of Cairn Real Estate Holdings and JP & Associates Realtors will yield a workforce of more than 3,300 agents in 61 offices across 23 states. Continue reading

The Inman Handbook on how to juggle multiple offers

With some agents seeing upwards of 20 or more offers on their listings in today’s market, the process can quickly become overwhelming for everyone involved. Here’s how to sift through what’s important and help sellers make the best decision. Continue reading

Realogy opens Inclusive Ownership program to 5 more brands

After a successful rollout at Coldwell Banker, Realogy is expanding the diversity initiative to all of its franchise brands starting April 27. Continue reading

MoxiWorks enters into nationwide agreement with Century 21 Canada, launches HUB21

Agents throughout Century 21 Canada’s 400 offices will have access to MoxiWorks solutions through a portal called HUB21. Continue reading

HomeServices of America once again tops Real Trends 500

The Berkshire Hathaway company had the most transaction sides in 2020, though Realogy Brokerage Group did the most volume. Several newer, tech-focused companies also had good showings. Continue reading