By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr, Chief Brokerage Officer for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares five strategies agents can use to win in Q4.
How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years
LPT International CEO Michael Valdes shares his journey from investment banker to CEO back to Wall Street with an upcoming IPO. Plus, find out about his newest venture, Aperture.
Stay on the cutting edge: It’s AI Month at Inman
Boost your productivity, and stay informed on the ways that artificial intelligence is changing the real estate landscape.
Hoby Hanna: What no one tells you about leading through a merger
The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. "Hoby" Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger.
How the ‘bro climate’ is failing new real estate agents and their clients
Real estate coach Birgit Biehl says new agents are facing a culture problem. The “bro climate” — a mix of outdated competitiveness, lack of mentorship and ego-driven leadership — pushes away clients and drives down professionalism.
ATTOM data tool sniffs out true ownership of properties in LLCs
The "Transparent Owner" tool is becoming available as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, prepares to crack down on money laundering in residential real estate.
FTC sues Zillow, Redfin over $100M rental syndication deal
The deal included Zillow paying Redfin $100 million for the ability to host rental listings for buildings with over 25 units. The FTC called the deal an "end run around competition."
How a Real Estate Story Became One About Betrayal of a Community
A real estate editor assigned a reporter a quirky story on a colorful home in Queens. Then a criminal case turned up.
Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit
Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting "to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure."
In copyright battle with Zillow, CoStar says the portal giant ‘brazenly’ keeps at it
In an "update" the Homes.com parent company released on Tuesday regarding its lawsuit against Zillow, CoStar Group accused its portal rival of starting to use an additional 4,600 CoStar Group-watermarked photos on its website since the lawsuit was filed in July.
David Lynch’s Hollywood Hills Home Is Listed for $15 Million
The filmmaker produced some of his most memorable works there. Also, the pop star Sabrina Carpenter reportedly bought a penthouse and the lake home of Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, is for sale.
David Lynch’s Hollywood Hills Home Is Listed for $15 Million
The filmmaker produced some of his most memorable works there. Also, the pop star Sabrina Carpenter reportedly bought a penthouse and the lake home of Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, is for sale.
Douglas Elliman launches national Estate, Trust & Probate Division
The expanded division is now available to Douglas Elliman clients nationally and currently includes 25 specialized agents that have transacted over $475 million in sales volume in 2025 thus far.
The Compass-Anywhere merger: Questions from a Coldwell Banker real estate agent
How will the Compass-Anywhere merger impact the lives of everyday real estate agents? Coldwell Banker's Cara Ameer has questions.
How to protect your business during a brokerage merger
Derek Carlson shares tips for building a strong personal brand that will keep you personally at the top of your clients’ minds, even if your brokerage merges or gets acquired.
Associations: Want to add value, relevance? Raise the bar on events
Troy Palmquist looks at the Nevada Realtors’ NVision Summit as an example of how associations can put on high-caliber professional development events.
MLS PIN wins final settlement approval in Nosalek case
A judge had previously granted preliminary approval of the $3.95M settlement, which removed the option to display offers of compensation to buyer brokers on the MLS.
Success is how I promote change within the Hispanic community
As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, Edwin Acevedo, CEO of Century 21 LOTUS in Los Angeles, who will be the national president of NAHREP next year, offers his take on success as the best form of protest.
Better Mortgage seizes the day on Wall Street with $75M raise
The goal is to maximize two new partnerships and quadruple Better's monthly mortgage originations to $2 billion. The raise follows a bullish endorsement by activist Opendoor investor Eric Jackson.
Is the mortgage lock-in effect ending? These numbers offer clues
The Federal Reserve's decision to make a series of historic short-term rate cuts at the height of the pandemic has proven to be a double-edged sword, with the sharpest point being the percentage of would-be homesellers locked into their homes by 2 percent to 3 percent mortgage rates.
