It’s a ‘watershed moment’ for commissions: The Download

Industry analyst Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30 percent fall in commissions due to legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to discuss consolidation, disruption and innovation. Continue reading

Forget mega-agent recruiting. Recruit brokerages, instead

In their new book, WAV Group’s George Slusser and Victor Lund outline the acceleration of mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy and offer a roadmap for successful mergers. Continue reading

The 2 main paths to brokerage growth in a down market

Every broker wants to recruit top agents. But what works when transactions are scarce? Two real estate professionals shared their thoughts Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Why company culture makes or breaks a brokerage acquisition

Inman events are the best way to connect, learn and grow. Don’t miss the next one, August 3-5 at Inman Connect Las Vegas! Get your ticket now for the best price. The top factor that those seeking to acquire brokerages should consider is culture, accord… Continue reading

Porch buying spree continues with $33M RWS acquisition

Porch closed its latest acquisition days after parting ways with its CFO upon discovering weaknesses in financial reporting that prevented it from filing its 2021 annual report on time. Continue reading

Short-term rental company AvantStay launches brokerage arm

Demand from the company’s customers has spurred the launch of AvantStay’s brokerage arm, which aims to assist buyers in search of sound investments. Continue reading

Stewart buying Informative Research to further ‘end-to-end’ platform goal

If and when the $192 million deal closes, it will be Stewart’s biggest bet on ancillary services, and it will bring the total spent on acquisitions during Stewart CEO Fred Eppinger’s tenure to more than half a billion dollars. Continue reading