Rate cuts, podcasts, buyer’s agents: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

The CEO playbook for agents: How to scale with compassion

Want to build a business you can feel good about? Phillip Cantrell, CEO of Benchmark Realty, offers four cornerstones to form your foundation from his book “Failing My Way to Success.” Continue reading

First American CEO Ken DeGiorgio terminated, new CEO named

First American Financial Corporation has appointed Mark E. Seaton as its new chief executive officer, just weeks after the title insurer’s former CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio was charged with misdemeanor assault. Continue reading

Making the move from top producer to CEO

If you’re looking to take on leadership opportunities and move up to a higher level professionally, Radius’ Jamie Crain writes, here are the mindset and prractice shifts you need. Continue reading

Airbnb chief calls out CEOs for remote work double standard

“I guarantee you that many of these CEOs who are calling people back to the office in New York City are going away to the Hamptons for the summer or going to Europe in August,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said. Continue reading

‘I blundered’: Better CEO apologizes to workers after layoffs go viral

Better CEO Vishal Garg has apologized to the mortgage company’s staff, saying he failed to show adequate respect for the 900 former employees who were let go last week. Continue reading

Why NAR is on the right side of the agent commission debate

Anthony Lamacchia generally agrees with Homie CEO Johnny Hanna’s take that change is good for the industry. However, he doesn’t see the agent commission “reckoning” as better for consumers as many are painting it. Here’s why. Continue reading

Replacing yourself? 6 qualities to look for in a team CEO

Talent is everywhere — if you know what to look for. And when you’re hiring someone to replace yourself as team leader, the search might take a while — the stakes are higher. Here’s what you should look for when hiring a CEO to run your real estate tea… Continue reading

Team structure 101: Breaking down 21 positions

Every team looks a little different, but here are some positions you might see on a larger (1,000 transactions a year or more) team. If your team is smaller in transaction size or agent count, you can adjust and scale these positions to fit your team s… Continue reading

Freddie Mac names Mark Grier interim CEO

The Prudential Financial vet served on Freddie Mac’s board of directors for about one year before being named the company’s interim chief executive officer. Continue reading