Seasonality is back, iBuying is alive, and other big earnings takeaways

This week saw a flood of real estate company earnings reports. Overall, they indicate the market is well-positioned and maybe returning to some semblance of normalcy. Continue reading

Keller Williams sees transactions dip, volume rise in Q3 — but no word on IPO

The company’s latest earnings report reveals that the coronavirus pandemic is still impacting the housing market. Continue reading

EXp’s CMO on how the company keeps growing

Courtney Chakarun, who is spending this week at her company’s EXPCON event, spoke to Inman about eXp’s growth, leadership and branding. Continue reading

EXp’s Glenn Sanford on iBuying, the metaverse, stocks and more

Ahead of eXp’s EXPCON event, Sanford also discussed agent compensation and his company’s latest earnings results. Continue reading

Encryption, inequality and ‘Zero DOM’: 6 pocket listing takeaways

Inman took a deep dive into pocket listings, which continue to polarize the real estate industry long after many thought the practice would disappear. Continue reading

@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We’re coming for the big markets

In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction, and franchising will help smaller players survive. Continue reading

‘Party with the beast’: RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos on his book debut

In his first book, “Start With A Win,” Adam Contos talks about how to combat fear — “the beast,” as he calls it — with love and create win-win situations in business and life. Continue reading

Homeowners ‘jab’ at anti-vaxxers with divisive Halloween displays

One Twitter user showcased a series of human skulls situated next to front-yard gravestones inscribed with epitaphs such as, “Trusted Ivermectin more than science.” Continue reading

How the luxury housing market became invincible in 2021

Luxury real estate agents reported having record years, and high-end properties have grown to become a larger and larger share of the overall market this year. Continue reading