Looking to acquire a brokerage? Don’t ask ‘Are you for sale?’

Scott Wright of Real Trends Consulting told an audience at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday that acquiring a brokerage is a lot like recruiting agents. Continue reading

RE/MAX grows in Q2 despite downgrading 2022 housing outlook

The real estate franchise giant posted higher revenues and expanded profits even as the company downgraded expectations amid a slowing market, according to an earnings report Thursday. Continue reading

A pivotal earning season is beginning. Here’s what to know

Major companies share how much money they made as the real estate market veered south earlier this year and as Inman Connect unfolds, bringing these leaders together in Las Vegas. Continue reading

These are the top luxury real estate agents by sales volume in every state

Inman scoured the latest RealTrends The Thousand rankings and identified the top-earning luxury real estate agents in each state by sales volume. Here are the top earners in 2022. Continue reading

RE/MAX Approved Supplier Pacaso aims for deep industry adoption

This strategic alliance with RE/MAX will formally introduce the co-living leader to agents who operate in markets where it has homes and shares available. Continue reading

Where legacy brands stand when proptech falters

As the market turns, investor interest in new industry disrupters may be waning. At Inman Connect Now, Clelia Peters and Nick Bailey explore where that leaves traditional brands. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage now has 194 offices in 39 states

With a new office in Alaska and an expanded presence in South Carolina, Motto Franchising has signed seven new franchisees in 2022. Continue reading

Everything you need to know about the bombshell commission lawsuits

A slew of lawsuits may radically change how agents get paid and real estate generally. Here’s Inman’s deep dive into what’s going on and what it all means. Continue reading

More than 700 agent steering calls suggest price-fixing, lawyers charge

In new court filings in the Moehrl case, lawyers singled out hundreds of phone calls — far more than previously reported — in which agents steered business away from discount brokerage REX. Continue reading

4 commission charts that explain both sides of the Moehrl conflict

The homeseller plaintiffs hope to show the need for change in how agents are paid, while NAR and major real estate franchisors aim to show the status quo is working just fine. Continue reading