3 opportunities agents miss without a top global brand

Real estate may be local, but aligning with a brand that’s truly global provides many agents with the opportunity to take business to greater heights. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman begins expanding overseas

The boutique luxury firm is starting its global expansion with 14 offices and more than two dozen agents across Bordeaux, the French Riviera and Monaco, with three European luxury property vets to lead the way. Continue reading

How real estate companies waste millions on invisible marketing costs

Hidden design and marketing expenses can quietly drain millions from real estate companies each year. Here’s how top brands are consolidating tools, cutting waste, and turning savings into growth. Continue reading

Keller Williams launches master franchise in North Macedonia

The company now has 18 master franchises in Europe and is actively looking for new expansion opportunities across most of the inhabited world, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman sets sights abroad with international expansion

The luxury brokerage is launching an international division, “Elliman International,” and recruiting agents and teams to establish offices in strategic global markets, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Airbnb earned $11.1B in 2024 as users spent $82B on the platform

Airbnb said it would spend over $200 million on unspecified investments this year as it looks to continue its post-pandemic boom. The company reported revenue has tripled since it went public in 2020. Continue reading

Vrbo parent Expedia reports 12% growth in booked nights in Q4 2024

The vacation rental company reported “better than expected travel demand” as room nights, gross bookings and revenue grew by double digits, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday. Continue reading

Corcoran Group veteran Julie Pham joins Compass

After 20 years with Corcoran, veteran broker Julie Pham has moved to Compass. Pham, alongside former Corcoran agent Angela Remigio, also started a namesake team focused on new development and international buyers. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation critics miss ‘the forest for the trees,’ eXp CEO says

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his “North Star” is improving the experience of his agents. Continue reading

‘Maniacal focus:’ How Christie’s Real Estate thrives amid change

CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie’s strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation. Continue reading