As iBuyers struggle, agents rethink relationships with cash-offer kings

IBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad once appeared poised to be an essential player in the nation’s biggest housing markets. Now, real estate agents say their role has diminished dramatically. Continue reading

‘2021 all over again’: Agents get to work as spring homebuying arrives

On the first day of spring, agents across the U.S. who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner. Continue reading

E&V CRM launch empowers Engel & Völkers Americas

Real estate brokerage Engel & Völkers is rolling out a significant technology effort for its Americas operation offices and agents with the help of software company Chime, Engel & Völkers exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

Inventory struggle is real, leaders declare in exclusive Inman survey

Leaders and agents who took Inman’s first Intel leadership survey said inventory is among their biggest challenges right now — but growing in 2023 isn’t out of the question. Continue reading

The message is blunt: Real estate leaders anticipate a tough 2023

Inman’s first-ever Intel leadership survey revealed that leaders think the market will be worse in 2023 compared to 2022 — but they also expect to thrive regardless of the economic headwinds. Continue reading

These are the mistakes that thwart brokers’ success

Panelists at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday said that brokers err by not having written plans, not being flexible and other shortcomings. Continue reading

It’s the end of an era as ‘father of the Zestimate’ retires from Zillow

Stan Humphries, most recently Zillow’s chief analytics officer, announced his retirement this month after 15 years with the portal. For better or worse, his work changed real estate forever. Continue reading

No retailer captured the dream of ‘home’ quite like Bed Bath & Beyond

The home goods retailer was not only a store that had everything a person might want for a home, but it symbolized the very American dream of homeownership. Today it’s fighting for survival. Continue reading

EXp nabs high-performing Engel & Völkers team in Utah’s Park City

The Lawson team works with high-end properties in Park City and other Utah communities. The team’s jump to eXp is the latest in an ongoing trend of teams migrating to the techie brokerage. Continue reading

‘A palpable sense of hesitancy’: Luxe agents shift gears amid slowdown

Owners of high-priced homes aren’t sure it’s the best time to list, and even buyers with deep pockets are sometimes afraid to wade in. Top agents shared ways to adapt at Inman Luxury Connect. Continue reading