How commission chaos divided the real estate industry into 4 factions

The verdict in the monumental Sitzer | Burnett commission case in Missouri — plus oversight by federal regulators — has splintered the industry as it scrambles to figure out how to move forward. Continue reading

27% of agents are now considering joining new trade group: Intel

Ahead of the National Association of Realtors’ commission settlements Friday, some agents are reevaluating their memberships and considering the American Real Estate Association instead. Continue reading

5 ways luxury real estate balances tradition and innovation

Finding the harmony between tradition and innovation in luxury real estate, Mauricio Umansky writes, is about tapping into time-honored practices while still leaving room for improvisation and creativity. Continue reading

Born into real estate royalty, Farrah Brittany makes the tough look easy

Brittany started out as an assistant at The Agency when it first opened its doors in 2011 and is now one of the firm’s most rock-solid agents. She said her family’s connections and her own work ethic have helped shape her career. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s 4 tips for building strategic partnerships

In luxury real estate, Mauricio Umansky writes, partnerships can be powerful devices in your ever-evolving business toolkit. Continue reading

Rick and Kathy Hilton are saying goodbye to Southampton home

The family has owned the shingle-style property since 1999, spending many vacations and holidays there, and is now selling it for $14.95 million. Continue reading

Inman’s 2024 Global Real Estate Influencers revealed

Broker and reality television legend Ryan Serhant headlines an all-star roster of the industry’s most compelling voices for the second-annual Inman Global Real Estate Influencers program. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s top tips for retaining agents in 2024 

If you want to optimize agent performance and grow your business, Mauricio Umansky writes, lean in to fostering their talent, innovation and satisfaction. Continue reading

NAR signals more declines to come after 3rd-straight membership dip

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun warned of “further declines in membership over the next 24 months” after NAR posted a 2.1 percent annual membership decline last month. Continue reading

Pocket listing suit against NAR ‘paused’ for settlement talks

NAR was dismissed without paying any money or making any rule changes, but The PLS says it can reopen the case if they don’t come to a deal. Continue reading