Broker Spotlight: Eric Walstrom and Alex Irrer

Learn how these leaders of the fastest growing brokerage in the state of Michigan maintain their commitment to agent quality and organic growth. Continue reading

Homebuyers see NAR settlement as a big win — until they learn more

Even if the settlement brings down commissions overall, buyers grow warier the more they learn about what the policy means for them, according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer poll. Continue reading

8 leadership strategies to elevate your team in challenging times

Your leadership defines your legacy, especially in the face of industry challenges. Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger offers a team-building prescription for tough times. Continue reading

Avoid client conflicts: 18 tips for properly managing expectations

Meeting and exceeding client expectations, mega team leader Carl Medford writes, means making sure you’re communicating with them and helping them understand their transaction process. Continue reading

Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings

The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, Jessi Healey breaks down who’s up and who’s down. Continue reading

Rescuing the American Dream through smart tax incentives

Industry veteran Alex Perriello says that to fix the affordability problem in America, agents need to get involved, and smart tax incentives need to be offered. Continue reading

Setpoint lands $31B in Series B funding led by 645 Ventures

Since launching in 2021 as the “Stripe of real estate” providing technology and funding to proptechs, Setpoint has expanded into additional asset-backed lending lines including auto, consumer and small business. Continue reading

Mortgage rates trending down as Fed rate cuts seen as certain

Investors see a September rate cut as a certainty, but the latest inflation data suggests recession fears are overblown and the Fed will start out with a modest, 25-basis point reduction. Continue reading

NYC broker Lisa Simonsen leaves Elliman for Brown Harris Stevens

The “Kendra Sells Hollywood” star is ranked among the top 75 individual brokers in New York City and the top 0.5 percent of brokers in the U.S. Continue reading

‘Be a strategist, not a salesperson’ to win with today’s homesellers

Four leading Keller Williams owners share the key to creating a lead generation strategy that yields offers that homesellers can’t resist. Continue reading