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.

Reffkin rails against ‘organized real estate’ at annual Compass retreat

During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm's agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI.

How the Choreographer Couple Behind 'Buena Vista Social Club’ Built Their Cozy Home

The married, Tony-nominated choreographers of “Buena Vista Social Club” designed their home to be comfortable and personal.

DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning

The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action.

Use Natural Plant Dyes to Infuse Memories Onto Fabrics

Dyers say pigments can imprint a favorite color on clothing, quilts or even yarn and give them a way to connect with nature and preserve it.

How to Find the Right Home Inspector

A thorough home inspection can be the difference between a great deal and a terrible one. Here are the questions any home buyer should ask.

$2.6 Million Homes in Virginia, New York and Illinois

An farm in Rapidan, a 1780 stone and clapboard house in Palisades and a condo in Chicago

What’s your elevator pitch to ‘I found it on Zillow’ buyers? Pulse

Some buyers believe they know everything about pricing and processes because of the time they've spent online. How do you sell them on your value?

Why your brokerage needs a service, not just sales, funnel

Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.

25 accelerators, podcasts and courses for agent entrepreneurs

You are your business's most important asset. Don't you deserve an upgrade? Drew Thompson shares educational and inspirational resources that will give you the boost you need now.

10 unexpected places to find your next top producer 

The best agents don’t always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, the ideal candidate is already excelling in a different industry, just waiting for the right opportunity.

5 real-talk tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025

Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you're providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes.

Rocket will pay off $4B in Mr. Cooper debt after acquisition

Although Rocket's plans to acquire Mr. Cooper and Redfin are structured as all-stock deals, assuming their debts will leave Rocket more highly leveraged, Fitch analysts said of possible debt rating downgrade.

Closing consistency drives launch of Goby Homes

Goby Homes officially launched its flagship product designed to center transaction management around better communications and transparency.

NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

The trade organization's MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday.

Tinka Ellington Group joins Compass after a decade at Elliman

After more than 10 years with Douglas Elliman, Tinka Ellington and The Tinka Ellington Group have made the move to Compass, the brokerage confirmed to Inman. The Tinka Ellington Group, based out of Boca Raton, Florida, specializes in luxury and waterfront real estate across Southeast Florida, from Fort Lauderdale, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton to Delray Beach.

Fannie and Freddie may stay in conservatorship: Regulator

Shares in mortgage giants tumble as investors weigh whether the Trump administration is more interested in mining Fannie and Freddie's profits than privatizing them.

Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote

NAR's Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday.

Hall Willkie steps down as president at Brown Harris Stevens

The Brown Harris Stevens vet will be moving into a consulting role as of July 1. East and West Side sales managers Itzy Garay and Kevin Kovesci will become co-presidents of the brokerage's New York City region.

Record $700B worth of listings on market, but sales are sluggish

U.S. home inventory hit a record $698 billion in April, a 20.3 percent increase from the previous year. However, sales aren't keeping pace, a new analysis from Redfin shows. While listings are rising, buyer activity remains muted, leaving many homes sitting unsold far longer than usual.

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