How your Harris- and Trump-voting clients approach the home market

Supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take unique approaches to transacting real estate in today’s market, a new Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey of 3,000 working U.S. adults reveals. Continue reading

What The Opportunity Report says about commission compression

The sequel to the 2015 “DANGER Report” details 20 opportunities in a changing industry. In the first of a 2-part series, Carl Medford applies its findings to agents, teams and brokerages. Continue reading

Social issues, not industry chaos, will guide agents at the ballot box

Commission chaos has disrupted real estate’s status quo in unique ways in 2024, but social issues have been the reason for more political donations from agents, according to an analysis by Inman. Continue reading

NAR asks court to toss antitrust lawsuit from Michigan brokers

Trade group says plaintiffs’ complaint over “compulsory” Realtor membership to access the MLS is “nothing more than a desire to have membership benefits without membership.” Continue reading

The 12-point open house checklist every real estate agent needs

From the pristine cleanliness of the home to the personalized touches that make buyers feel welcome, Darryl Davis writes, small efforts can lead to big results. Continue reading

Are you ready to commit to the life you want?

The choice to create the life and business you desire, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write, one aligned with your values, is fortified and strengthened through your commitment to yourself. Continue reading

Housing affordability a main issue for early voters: Redfin

Thirty-eight percent of early voters said housing affordability influenced their presidential vote. Harris voters (43 percent) were more likely to care about housing than Trump voters (29 percent), Redfin said. Continue reading

Offerpad dialed back its iBuyer acquisitions by 49% in Q3

Having slashed operating expenses by 40 percent from a year ago, the iBuyer has its sights set on boosting home purchases to 1,000 per quarter on lower cost structure. Continue reading

CoStar moves one step closer to securing Arlington HQ

CoStar Group inked a deal with a longtime tenant of its new Arlington HQ, which leased 13 of the building’s 31 floors. The tenant agreed to downsize to two floors, giving CoStar enough space for the 500 employees moving to the new HQ. Continue reading

Fathom Realty adds 2,200 agents with My Home Group acquisition

Scottsdale, Arizona-based brokerage will continue to operate under the My Home Group brand, with co-founders Jereme Kleven and Mark Hutchins staying on to oversee daily operations. Continue reading