New anti-money laundering rule for cash purchases is now in effect

Under the new rule, when a legal entity or trust purchases a piece of residential real estate without the use of financing, closing or settlement agents must report details of the transaction. Continue reading

How an agent built a mom network — and a $100M real estate business

By digging into her interests, finding a niche and working her sphere, Megan Sullivan became one of Greenwich’s top-earning agents, highly regarded for her off-market deals. Continue reading

Why lifestyle sponsorships matter more than ever in luxury real estate

High-net-worth relationships are still built in real life, Aspen agent Heather Sinclair writes, and shared experiences build equity that pays off in luxury transactions. Continue reading

Prosecutors intend to drop 2 charges against Alexanders as defense readies arguments

The two counts are related to alleged victims who had planned to appear in court, but never did. This week, the defense is expected to begin its case. Continue reading

Million dollar baby: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

Brown Harris Stevens, Coldwell Banker, and other industry brands made moves last week, adding multimillion-dollar brokers and team leaders to their ranks. Continue reading

Real Housewife of OC Gina Kirschenheiter on doing real estate with her ‘work and life partner’

In this exclusive interview, the Real Housewife dished on beating the “Housewife curse,” being parodied by the late Catherine O’Hara and more. Continue reading

Why too many brokers are wasting money on AI (and what they should be doing instead)

The real estate firms that flourish will be those that treat AI as an extension of sound operational design, The Agency’s Zane Burnett writes. Continue reading

How to raise your price point with luxury staging

Julian Buckner of Vesta Home shares strategies for raising the price point of your average listing and increasing your commission by staging high-end homes effectively. Continue reading

Compass rewards listing agents with new lead and referral program

Through the program, Compass listing agents will receive a 10 percent referral when they send inquiries on their listing from Compass.com to other Compass agents, Inman has learned. Continue reading

The department store parallel: A warning for the real estate industry

NYC real estate CEO Dezireh Eyn looks at the state of real estate consolidation through the lens of the high-end retail industry. Continue reading