Encryption, inequality and ‘Zero DOM’: 6 pocket listing takeaways

Inman took a deep dive into pocket listings, which continue to polarize the real estate industry long after many thought the practice would disappear. Continue reading

Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving

Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings haven’t disappeared. But they remain hotly debated, and demand for off-market housing is as strong as ever. Continue reading

To bring agents back to the office, start small and be flexible

“We realized that relationships matter and that face-to-face contact is irreplaceable,” said Vanguard Properties’ Nina Dosanjh when discussing the return to office at Inman Connect. Continue reading

@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We’re coming for the big markets

In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction, and franchising will help smaller players survive. Continue reading

Foreclosures remain low as banks start to churn out post-ban filings

The number of foreclosed properties rose 34 percent in the third quarter of the year, but remained below their typical historical levels. Continue reading

How the luxury housing market became invincible in 2021

Luxury real estate agents reported having record years, and high-end properties have grown to become a larger and larger share of the overall market this year. Continue reading

The biggest takeaways from Coldwell Banker Gen Blue event

The pandemic, a big acquisition and the specter of Zillow were all significant parts of Coldwell Banker’s latest gathering. Continue reading

How the pandemic made social media even more important

The pandemic has increased the amount of time people spend on mobile devices and driven more consumers to find businesses online. Continue reading

Ex Coldwell Banker employee claims pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit

In a new lawsuit filed against Realogy, Dominique Harkness, alleges she wasn’t allowed to work from home because she was a new mother. Continue reading