Opendoor’s buyer agent commission advantage: DelPrete

Opendoor is deftly turning its super-skimpy buyer commissions into a competitive advantage to optimize its business model. Mike DelPrete looks at the data and explains what it means for the industry. Continue reading

Elite agents, Colorado ‘commingling,’ Realtor.com layoffs: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week Sept. 2-8, 2022

Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here’s Inman Top 5 for Sept. 2-8, 2022. Continue reading

Goldman Sachs predicts 2024 recovery: The Real Word

Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Goldman Sachs prediction on falling home sales, the return of the 40-year fixed mortgage, California blackout risks, and Apple’s iPhone 14 event. Find out what they have to say about these hot topics, and watch… Continue reading

What’s the biggest marketing mistake agents make? Pulse

This week, we want to know: What’s the biggest marketing mistake agents make? Is it failure to launch, failure to follow-up or something else? Continue reading

Here’s how Redfin’s Glenn Kelman became a reality TV star

Kelman and other real estate “tycoons” star in a “Shark Tank”-inspired competition called “Buy My House.” The show debuts Friday on Netflix. Continue reading

Compass Houston’s founding agent jumps to Sotheby’s

Bryan Beene is jumping ship to Martha Turner Sotheby’s, leaving the office he founded in 2019 behind as the now public company reaches a critical juncture, a report says. Continue reading

Sellers’ strike? New listings fell in August as active listings increased

Inventory rose due to a steep drop in homebuyer demand and homes that are spending more time on market while sellers pulled back on listing new properties, according to Realtor.com data. Continue reading

EXp picks up top-performing teams from Keller Williams, RE/MAX

The Incorvaia Team and the Ige Johnson Group are the latest in a long string of teams to jump ship for the virtual brokerage. Continue reading

Spending on construction dipped in July amid market slowdown

Spending on construction in the U.S. has been growing for years, but amid rising rates and a stalling market that trend appears to be coming to an end. Continue reading