Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Keller Williams pledges support for inclusion with Natalie Davis hire

Davis, a broker and coach, will replace Julia Lashay Israel as Keller Williams’ head of Community Growth. The appointment reflects the franchisor’s commitment to inclusivity, executives said. Continue reading

Council of Multiple Listing Services hires Rene Galicia as its first COO

CMLS anticipates Galicia’s expertise in MLS policy will help guide members “through complex landscapes while championing transparency, efficiency, and pro-competitive practices.” Continue reading

NAR chooses 8 firms to spur ‘digital transformation of real estate’

NAR’s for-profit investment arm Second Century Ventures selected Foyer, Guest House, Infinityy, NEO, Pitch59, Pixlmob, Tether RE and QwikFix to participate in REACH this year. Continue reading

NAR’s new law firm for antitrust suits charges up to $3K an hour

The trade group has replaced Cooley with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in the Moehrl and Gibson cases, a law firm that has represented NAR for years in other antitrust cases. Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: How Amy Berry drives wealth for women

Melanie Klein profiles Amy Berry, who empowered herself and her family through the power of real estate investing. Continue reading

Top 8 bogus or even deceptive things agents say to land a listing

With current listings well below average market numbers, some agents will say almost anything to land a listing. Team leader Carl Medford lists the top eight things listing agents might say or do to score a deal. Continue reading

Appraisal Institute rocked by NYT exposé, lawsuits by former execs

Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive’s alleged sexual harassment of multiple employees. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book

The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass’ launch this month of physical books of the brokerage’s exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble. Continue reading

Dueling with dual agency in the age of private listing networks

Is dual agency fair to buyers, sellers and agents? In the age of private listing networks, Spencer Krull writes, it’s worth examining who the practice benefits. Continue reading