It’s a ‘watershed moment’ for commissions: The Download

Industry analyst Ryan Tomasello, who predicted a 30 percent fall in commissions due to legal, economic and governmental challenges, prepares to take the stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to discuss consolidation, disruption and innovation. Continue reading

Inflation cools again in June, giving mortgage rates room to ease

As inflation gets closer to Fed’s 2 percent target, economists at Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association predict mortgage rates will continue to drop into the low sixes by the end of next year. Continue reading

More than 10 million homesellers targeted in class-action media blitz

JND Legal Administration, the company tapped by lawyers to oversee administrative tasks around the Gibson settlement, sent mail out to millions of potential class members earlier this year. Continue reading

EXp Realty taps healthcare exec to lead sustainability efforts

Former USANA Health exec Donald Cherry will now lead eXp Realty’s sustainability efforts. Cherry is the fifth high-level hire or promotion eXp has made this year. Continue reading

Black homesellers get better offers with iBuyers, but there’s a catch

A University of Washington study revealed iBuyers give Black homeowners better offers than they receive on the open market. However, those offers potentially come with some longterm tradeoffs. Continue reading

Citron founder Andrew Left charged with stock manipulation

A longtime thorn in Zillow’s side, Left and his firm Citron Capital LLC face charges from the DOJ and SEC that they profited by taking positions in companies that were the opposite of what they told investors to do. Continue reading

Will the Olympics ‘showcase effect’ draw American buyers to Paris?

The Games have not drawn as much international traffic as Paris anticipated, but the city’s visibility may draw luxury clients hopping on the ‘quiet luxury’ trend that’s swept real estate. Continue reading

Big brand marketing platform SOCi is the latest to join MoxiCloud

Real estate software company MoxiWorks has been building its 150-plus member MoxiCloud network for years to help users solve challenges its products may not address. The latest to be selected is SOCi, a powerful online marketing solution. Continue reading

11 things great buyer’s agents know before they show a home

Working with buyers is changing. Are you ready? Jimmy Burgess offers the insight you need so you can prove your value as you serve buyer clients. Continue reading

3 challenges agents face when working with downsizing seniors

Trainer and new Inman contributor Nikki Buckelew writes that working with downsizing seniors requires a blend of empathy, patience and practical support. Continue reading