Music City agents sing new tune as Nashville’s rapid growth fuels deals

The pandemic unleashed a growth spurt in Tennessee, with Nashville at the center. Agents and a developer behind Nashville’s tallest building illuminated the market at Inman on Tour this week. 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

Ryan Serhant predicts ‘screenless’ future for savvy real estate agents

Thursday at Inman Connect, Serhant spread a message of love to the agent community before sharing his thoughts on Clear Cooperation and which brokerage models will thrive in 2025. Continue reading

Anywhere’s David Marine: The power of storytelling is ‘timeless’

The key to finding a brand’s story is making sure that the consumer’s, the brand agents’ and competing agents’ views of that brand all align, Marine told Inman Connect New York attendees. Continue reading

RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger announces resignation

Lessinger’s departure comes less than a year after she assumed the role of president. It also comes after RE/MAX has struggled with financial results in recent quarters. Continue reading

DOJ adds major landlords to antitrust lawsuit against RealPage

Greystar Real Estate Partners, Blackstone’s LivCor and Cushman & Wakefield are among the institutional landlords accused of fixing rental prices — to the detriment of “millions” of renters. Continue reading

EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja’s 6 big takeaways from an ‘unusual’ year

This year has had its ups and downs, including the NAR settlement, DOJ scrutiny and copycat suits. Here are eXp CEO Leo Pareja’s top takeaways from 2024. Continue reading

Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem

Aleem, Redfin’s chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money. Continue reading

Pamela Liebman to agents: Don’t forget your value proposition

The president and CEO of Corcoran Group spoke with moderator Jim Dalrymple II about recent changes in the market and how agents can explain their value to clients in the wake of commission lawsuit settlements. Continue reading

Negotiating with concessions: A game-changer for agents

Watch the new Inman Access classes for strategies on how to close more deals in today’s complex market, along with how influential and persuasive communication can help grow your business. Continue reading