Existing-home sales dip in April — but rising inventory lifts high-end

Homes at the higher end of the market — priced at $1 million or more — enjoyed the spoils with inventory and sales rising by double digits from a year ago, according data released Wednesday by NAR. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: There are always problems. Your job is to solve them

Honesty, transparency and a knack for problem-solving are the keys to Coldwell Banker agent Robert Robinson’s service-oriented approach to success. Continue reading

How will buyers pay for your services post-settlement? Pulse

With plenty of ideas in the air and very little certainty, we want to know what you think. How will buyers pay for their agents in the future? Continue reading

Is now the time to become a flat-fee or limited-service broker?

With commissions up in the air, Clever’s Luke Babich writes that it may be time for some agents to explore alternative compensation models that can provide more consistent and reliable income. Continue reading

3 indie real estate brokerages that are breaking the mold

Pushing boundaries and changing the status quo, these three independent brokerages offer ideas for moving your own business forward. Continue reading

Why buyer representation should matter so much to sellers

Managing broker and new Inman contributor Cassie Walker Johnson writes that in the evolving real estate market, investing in buyer agent compensation is a wise decision that benefits everyone involved. Continue reading

Kushner project on site of NATO bombings in Serbia draws protests

The Serbian government signed a deal with a Kushner-affiliated development company earlier this week that will allow them to redevelop the former headquarters of the Serbian army. Continue reading