Agent commissions expected to soar to record high in 2021

Total commission revenue in 2021 could ultimately top $100 billion for the first time ever, according to a new report from Knock. Continue reading

New agents, it’s not about the split

So many new agents choose a brokerage by going with the one that offers the highest split. This can not only be a huge mistake, but it can also set a newbie up for failure. Continue reading

What’s a SPOA? The management concept Compass CEO Robert Reffkin can’t live without

The fast-growing brokerage and its CEO Robert Reffkin have developed an approach called “Single Point of Accountability” that sees 1 person tasked with driving projects forward. Continue reading

Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report

Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities including New York, Los Angeles and Boston. Continue reading

Software startup Planitar gets new marketing executive

Yara Al Guindy is a veteran of the healthcare industry and will now lead marketing efforts for the real estate-oriented 3D imaging startup. Continue reading

@properties to acquire referral platform Suburban Jungle

Suburban Jungle gives consumers personalized information to help identify which suburban community will best suit them as they move out of a big city. Continue reading

EXp-Dave Ramsey conflict ignites debate about referral programs

A disparate group of referral programs actually share some basic DNA — even if that’s not immediately apparent to most outsiders. Continue reading

Housing market may be ‘stabilizing’: ShowingTime

ShowingTime’s latest data reveals that home showings saw an unusual dip in May, which could indicate the market is finally “adjusting and stabilizing.” Continue reading

‘It’s the repetition that gets results’: Agents share their farming pro tips

Meetups and mailers are still the backbone of real estate farming, but agents at Inman Connect on Thursday said email is an increasingly powerful tool. Continue reading

Why teams should focus on the customer experience over growth

Teams of agents play a crucial role in real estate, but some are focusing on the wrong metrics, experts said at Inman Connect. Continue reading