Take the Inman Intel Index survey for May

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they’re seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman CEO on private listings: ‘You have to offer choice’

Michael Liebowitz argued at Inman On Tour Miami that real estate agents’ job is to educate consumers and help them understand risks — but that those consumers should still have a choice in how they market their homes. Continue reading

Tracy Tutor claps back after reality TV remarks by Compass evangelist

The “Million Dollar Listing LA” star took to Instagram to criticize Compass Chief Evangelist Leonard Steinberg’s recent critique regarding how women in real estate are depicted on reality TV shows. Continue reading

Supply constraints are reshaping the multifamily market’s trajectory

Multifamily investing expert Michael Zaransky reflects on the deep structural divergence between housing demand and the system’s ability to deliver new units under current economic conditions. Continue reading

How to set up your digital profiles as a new real estate agent

Your digital presence is your storefront, and it’s open 24/7, Maris Callahan Messervey writes. Make sure it’s working for you, not against you. Continue reading

Build relationships that last: Turn your SOI into a success pipeline

The more people know, like and trust you, industry veteran Terry LeClair writes, the more you’ll see your business and reputation flourish. Continue reading

Mortgage rates surge on Moody’s downgrade of US credit rating

Moody’s Ratings is the last credit agency to strip U.S. of most favorable debt rating over concerns that Congress and “successive U.S. administrations” have failed to tackle annual budget deficits, growing interest costs. Continue reading

Family of slain Texas Realtor Ashlee Long demanding bail reform

The family of Ashlee Long, a 28-year-old Houston Realtor fatally shot during a night out in Dallas, is calling for urgent bail reform in Texas after her accused killer was released on bond, FOX 4 News KDFW reported. Continue reading

Once on a path for expansion, Homie now a shell of its former self

Utah-based discount brokerage once said it was the largest in the state and was on a path for 1,000 agents. A few years later, the company was sold and is rebuilding under new ownership. Starting with its 22 agents in 2 states. Continue reading

Former eXp agent is latest to sue brokerage over alleged assault

Kirsten Childress alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted following a private event during eXp Shareholder Summit in May 2023. She is the sixth woman to make similar allegations in court. Continue reading