Inman News
How are you doing? Americans now rank at an all-time happiness low
Your team members and customers are struggling, Rachael Hite writes. Here is what wise brokers need to know about the state of happiness and how it impacts all of us.
Top South Florida agent Danilo Tavares leaves Elliman for Corcoran
Tavares closed $90 million in sales volume in 2023 and co-listed that same year 12 Indian Creek, which was purchased by Jeff Bezos for $79 million.
HappyCo unveils joyful AI solution for multifamily property managers
JoyAi, a large language model, automates everything from real-time scheduling and technician-matching to 24/7 resident communications and more, according to an announcement Tuesday.
30 listing lead generation ideas for a post-NAR settlement market
If you want to build the listing side of your business in the wake of the NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment.
Broker Spotlight: A.J. Palomar, The Agency Reno
Find out how this former banker put his financial acumen to work for buyers and sellers throughout Reno's neighborhoods.
3 advantages of tailoring your marketing strategy to niche buyers
When you think long and hard about who you’re speaking to and what they want to hear, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you’ll see your efforts rewarded with a full pipeline, satisfied customers and great ROI.
Maximizing profits by collaborating with real estate wholesalers
Agents willing to collaborate with reputable wholesalers will tap into new market segments, industry expert Andrew Helling writes, while elevating their own service offerings for clients and capturing once-elusive listings from motivated sellers.
Mauricio Umansky’s 4 brokerage-building growing pains to watch for
With forethought and savvy decision-making, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes, you can overcome your brokerage's biggest obstacles.
United Wholesale Mortgage defends its business practices
Citing recent court victories, UWM says, "It is not uncommon nor illegal for a broker to send most or all of their business to a specific lender."
President Kevin Sears pulls back curtain on changes ahead for NAR
On the "Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered" podcast Tuesday, Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the road ahead.
2022 Deal of the Year winner David Mayer returns to Compass
The 2022 REBNY award winner has decided to return to Compass after a nearly two-year stint over at Corcoran. He said Compass' tech was "light years ahead of other brokerages."
Apartment stocks surge following $10B Blackstone bet
The Bloomberg REIT Index recorded its largest single-day gain since December on Monday. The largest gains, unsurprisingly, were recorded by AIR Communities, also known as Apartment Income REIT.
R New York becomes 1st big brokerage to join NAR challenger
With the addition, roughly 800 agents will boost the American Real Estate Association's membership by nearly 30 percent to about 3,800 members.
How NAR’s settlement threatens Black Realtors and homebuyers
This is a moment in history when NAREB and our national leaders must stand up for justice and equality, writes Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers.
Should your next hire be a generative AI assistant?
Forget searching online for the perfect assistant, trainer Bernice Ross writes. AI is rapidly evolving, and the best assistant you have ever hired may be just a few clicks away.
Bay Area rail workers allegedly built secret apartments in train stations
Two railway workers in the Bay Area are facing felony charges for allegedly building secret apartments in two train stations.
Newcastle Courtyards persists in court challenge to Measure ULA
The group filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, requesting that the court overturn the dismissal of their lawsuit seeking to end the transfer tax on property sales priced $5 million and up.
Rocket Mortgage: Patented AI process cuts turn times by 25%
The Detroit-based lender unveiled "Rocket Logic" on Tuesday, an AI-fueled platform that can glean insights from 10 petabytes of proprietary data and transcripts from 50 million borrower calls each year.
Tomer Fridman and Sally Forster Jones form new team
The LA-based luxury powerhouse agents have been collaborating together at Compass for six years, and after clients suggested they make their partnership official, the pair have formed Jones Fridman International.
Brokers brace for NAR settlement to drive commissions south: Intel
A $418 million settlement in March by NAR caught agents and leaders by surprise. In a mixed bag of responses to the latest Intel Index poll, they shared their early reactions and existential fears.