‘Big Short’ investor says iBuyers could be obsolete by 2025

In his latest interview with Bloomberg, former Goldman Sachs investor Don Mullen explains why iBuyers won’t survive much longer, calling them the “forced sellers” of today’s market. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s keys to success in 2023: Recruitment, mergers, acquisitions

As the brokerage prepares for a slower market, agent recruitment, finding a permanent RE/MAX Holdings CEO and franchise consolidation are among the issues RE/MAX will face in 2023. Continue reading

When it comes to real estate and data, keep it local

At ICNY on Tuesday, OJO Labs Chief Real Estate Officer Chris Heller and Nest Seekers International Chief Economist Erin Sykes explained why real estate agents need to pay less attention to national data and dig into local insights. Continue reading

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls home offices ‘the killer of culture’

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin talks about stock market downturns, profitability and why brokers need to eschew virtual working to survive. Continue reading

Compass’ Phillip Salem shares their path from fashion to real estate

Ahead of a first-ever Inman Connect New York appearance, Phillip Salem shares their journey from budding fashion mogul to real estate dynamo and the power of authenticity amid a changing market. Continue reading

Homes for sale were pulled from the market at record pace in November

In the biggest decline in active listings since at least 2015, an average of 2 percent of all U.S. homes for sale were delisted during a 12-week period ending Nov. 20, according to data released Friday by Redfin. Continue reading

Change or lose it all: 3 steps for shifting when it matters most

Change now to confront the new reality, or face the prospects of losing market share or, even worse, going out of business. Carl Medford offers a gameplan to help you prep for what’s ahead. Continue reading

Homebuyers and sellers have a ton of misconceptions, new poll shows

Homebuyers and sellers are struggling to keep up with the rapidly shifting market, according to a Zillow survey of real estate agents, which found many believe home prices will fall steeply in 2023. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker CEO: Not every company will make it through slump

M. Ryan Gorman said the current downturn is an opportunity for his company, while noting that some competitors “may not have a plan for good times let alone a plan for bad times.” Continue reading

Headwinds have you considering big changes? Don’t — make these 3 smart moves instead

Instead of making significant changes in your real estate business, broker-owner Gavin Payne recommends making smaller tweaks to navigate a shifting market smartly. 
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