Nest Realty reimagines its tech with AI company Rechat

Rechat has gained another partner, with Virginia-based brokerage Nest Realty choosing the AI-powered company to streamline its tech strategy through its one-stop shop “Super App.” Continue reading

Inman celebrates industry visionaries: Announcing the 2025 Inman Innovator Award finalists

Inman unveils the finalists for its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry. Continue reading

SERHANT. expands operations into the Washington DC metro area

This marks the luxury firm’s second new market of 2025. It launches with more than 30 agents, led by Principal Broker Maryanne Moyers and founding agents MJ Frazier, Lizzy Conroy and Antonio Nguyen. Continue reading

Compass AI is poised to bring agents ‘massive productivity gains’

With the update, real estate agents will now be able to speak prompts to Compass AI, freeing up time for other tasks, Rory Golod, president of growth and West regions at Compass, told Inman. Continue reading

Rechat beefs up leadership roster, debuts Agent Impersonation Mode

With revenue rising 100 percent since 2024, Rechat is launching a tool that enables teammates to act on behalf of agents, allowing them to create flyers, schedule open houses and social media and more. Continue reading

Commission advances keep some agents afloat while sinking others

Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for real estate agents who can’t afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer financial assistance, they often come with costly strings attached. Continue reading

Audie Chamberlain named Rechat head of growth, communications

Software company Rechat has named Audie Chamberlain its Head of Strategic Growth and Communications. Chamberlain previously served as CEO of Lion & Orb, a public relations and growth advisory outfit. Continue reading

Yes, another social media panel — because it’s important for business

Angel Nicolas, Tiffany McQuaid and Jonathan Vega’s different approaches to the marketing tactic show that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to finding success through social media — aside from committing to it. Continue reading

Top producer Patrick Southern joins SERHANT. in Hudson County

The Jersey City new development and brownstone expert was most recently affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty. In the past year, he’s closed nearly $200 million in sales volume. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book

The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass’ launch this month of physical books of the brokerage’s exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble. Continue reading