Top 10% of agents control nearly half of all listings as pay gap widens

Top agents are winning a greater share of listings in the wake of NAR’s commission settlement last year, with high-performers holding 42.64 percent of all listings, new data from tech firm Relitix shows. Continue reading

Concierge Auctions launches new division focused on luxury condos

The division with an emphasis on new development is led by new dev marketing vets Louise and Paul Sunshine and will provide developers and financial institutions with an alternative to the traditional sales market. Continue reading

Real estate’s hottest hookups amid merger mania: The Download

Compression trumps competition as real estate industry heavyweights look for their perfect partners and set themselves up for strength and success in the years ahead. Continue reading

Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: 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

Top Freddie Mac, FHFA executives dismissed in latest shakeup

Among those dismissed were Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid and Head of Human Resources Dionne Wallace Oakley. FHFA COO Gina Cross and HR Director Monic Matthews were placed on leave. Continue reading

BuildOps $127M Series C advances AI construction software

Commercial construction technology company BuildOps has arrived at “unicorn” status — a valuation of $1 billion — upon closing a Series C round of funding totaling $127 million. Continue reading

Repealing CCP restores choice, trust, common sense: Darryl Davis

When it comes to the Clear Cooperation Policy, the risks aren’t worth the rewards and the potential for further litigation, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

Women’s History Month: How Evelyn Jay designed a 2nd career

Coach Annette DeCicco shares how this Maryland agent took the skills she learned from being a social worker and applied them to a thriving career in real estate. Continue reading

Title insurance titan Bill Foley’s investment firm is in a proxy fight

Activist investor Dan Gropper claims Cannae Holdings’ “vague and undifferentiated” approach to acquisitions and “egregious governance practices” have cost shareholders nearly $1 billion. Continue reading

How to have tough conversations without burning bridges

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about managing your toughest conversations with clients and colleagues. Continue reading