Reffkin slams MLS ‘monopoly’ amid Clear Cooperation debate

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that “data is the new oil” amid predictions of a national MLS. Continue reading

Glennda Baker: Don’t chase viral moments. Be authentic

During her Tuesday session, “Building Your Brand: Taking Control of Your Real Estate Success with Video,” Baker shared the keys to branding success as an agent, authenticity and consistency, while weaving in personal stories about her own journey. Continue reading

Reimagine common space, foster community in multifamily design

Thoughtfully designed common spaces in multifamily communities, Michael Zaransky writes, strengthen resident engagement, deepen the sense of belonging and, ultimately, enhance retention. Continue reading

Dolly Lenz: Seek like-minded agents to generate referrals

Lenz appeared with other panelists Tuesday at Inman on Tour Nashville to tout the benefits of working from referrals. But the panelists all agreed that referrals only work when done right. Continue reading

Howard Hanna demands judge’s recusal over political donations

Undisclosed political donations to Judge Stephen Bough’s wife have been called a disqualifying conflict of interest in a commission case known as Gibson. Continue reading

Connor Fields: From Olympic gold to overcoming adversity

On Tuesday, Olympic Gold Medalist Connor Fields took the stage during his Inman On Tour Nashville session “Unstoppable: Building Resilience in the Face of Adversity,” where he delivered a message about persevering and overcoming adversity. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman wraps 2024 with hefty $76M net loss for year

The company squeaked out of 2024 with improved quarterly losses, even though net losses for the year were significant. CEO Michael Liebowitz expressed optimism for the firm’s future. Continue reading

Ed Zorn and Phillip Cantrell to agents: Stop sharing commissions

Agents and brokers need to step up by embracing transparency and allowing consumers to negotiate commissions, the duo said during an Inman on Tour panel in Nashville Tuesday morning. Continue reading

Pam Liebman: Most listings should be ‘shared amongst everybody’

The CEO of Corcoran appeared at Inman on Tour Nashville Tuesday and expressed support for Clear Cooperation. She also said the best market is simply one where agents can transact. Continue reading

The top 1% could buy nearly all homes in the US with their wealth

The value of America’s nearly 100 million homes hit $49.7 trillion at the end of 2024, as the combined net worth of the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans hit a record $49.2 trillion, according to a Redfin analysis. Continue reading