NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Keller Williams expands overseas footprint into Cayman Islands

Keller Williams has opened its 11th Caribbean master franchise in the Cayman Islands, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Regional Operating Principal Adam Sax will oversee KW’s rollout, with the first market center office slated to open during th… Continue reading

John Davis says Keller Williams is attempting to ‘bully and intimidate’

In a new filing Friday, Davis asked a judge overseeing the case he filed in 2023 to find the brokerage in contempt, claiming his former employer has antagonized him through the courts. Continue reading

New Alabama law allows buyers to tour homes without contract

Alabama Association of Realtors CEO Jeremy Walker said the association was in favor of buyer-broker agreements in general, but felt that requiring one for a home tour put buyers under unnecessary duress, and that the new law would be in the consumer’s … Continue reading

Real estate’s hottest hookups amid merger mania: The Download

Compression trumps competition as real estate industry heavyweights look for their perfect partners and set themselves up for strength and success in the years ahead. Continue reading

Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: A pathway to financial freedom

The real estate industry is now opening doors for women like Martice Brumfield to step in and create their own financial futures through ownership, investment and professional careers, Melanie Klein writes. Continue reading

EXp is peachy keen with addition of $70M Georgia team

The Tim Stout Group has joined eXp Realty. The Newnan, Georgia-based team is the sixth multimillion-dollar team to join the cloud-based brokerage in 2025. Continue reading

The least effective way to brand your real estate business

In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here’s what to do instead. Continue reading

Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning

Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer in the game. Continue reading