3 CEOs talk change, affordability, NAR and end-to-end systems

Industry leaders James Dwiggins, Michael Valdes and Mike Miedler got candid on the last day of Inman Connect San Diego, saying the industry has lost sight of its purpose amid commission lawsuits and company rivalries. Continue reading

8 things agents can do in August to boost productivity, commissions

August isn’t downtime — it’s decision time, coach Darryl Davis writes. Decide what you’ll do now to set yourself up for success in the months ahead. Continue reading

Want to win fall? It starts with a smart summer strategy

The seven-figure business-building agents are quietly laying the groundwork for Q4 during the summer, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. Continue reading

Text your way to momentum: 5 messages agents should send

Initiate, don’t wait, to build momentum in your business, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here he offers five texts to send and see results. Continue reading

Rocket seeing ‘awesome early data’ from Redfin acquisition

CEO Varun Krishna says lender has already seen a surge in leads and higher conversion rates from the Redfin deal, thanks to “cross pollination” of leads, agent referrals and mortgage applications. Continue reading

Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider hints at more acquisitions and wants practical AI, not ‘hot air’

From the main stage at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday, Schneider envisioned an era in real estate where a smaller number of competitors deliver a higher level of value for homebuyers and homesellers. Continue reading

EXp World Holdings revenue, sales volume grows 1% during Q2

Market headwinds stunted eXp World Holdings’ revenue growth during the second quarter, only rising 1 percent to $1.3 billion. However, the company is bullish about its future, highlighting eXp Global’s growth. Continue reading

Redfin’s Glenn Kelman spills details on bittersweet transition to Rocket

Kelman said it was a tough decision to sell, but one that ultimately will empower the company to better compete with portal giants like Zillow, Realtor.com and Homes.com while continuing to focus on customer service. Continue reading

Commission lawsuits? AI? Clear Cooperation? Fuggedaboutit

Side’s Guy Gal says the greatest threat to the industry are Realtor associations, multiple listing services and brokerages that depend on inexperienced agents to generate profits. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO is ready to ‘turn off’ Clear Cooperation debate

At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it’s time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving issues that will improve consumers’ main challenge — affordability. Continue reading