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Corcoran, commission, cases: Inman’s Top 5 stories this week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Leo Pareja tapped as eXp Realty’s new CEO, relieving Glenn Sanford
Pareja, who joined eXp Realty in 2022, previously served as its chief strategy officer. Founder Glenn Sanford will remain with the firm as CEO of parent company eXp World Holdings.
William Raveis reflects on 50 years of selling real estate
Inman sat down with Raveis following his firm's 50-year anniversary to discuss what it takes to lead a brokerage for half a century.
It’s up to you to make lemonade out of a sour NAR settlement situation
Consumers have been given a front-row seat to the chaos unfolding in our industry, Rachael Hite writes. As the situation unravels, who will make lemonade, and who will continue to feast on sour grapes?
Why agents should talk about HELOCs this spring
Broker Julie Busby shares tips for making messages around HELOCs and real estate investing a centerpiece of your springtime content marketing efforts.
HomeServices tells court it’s too early for $4.7B Sitzer ruling
The Berkshire Hathaway affiliate says final judgment in the case shouldn't come before settlements are finalized, a process the franchisor does not expect to be "uncontroversial."
Calque partnering up with lenders on ‘buy before you sell’ services
Austin, Texas-based fintech hires CoreLogic vet as CEO and signs APEX Mortgage Group, C2 Financial and Cornerstone First Mortgage as partners.
Ohio multiple listing service MLS Now appoints new CEO
Garry Marsoubian previously held a leadership position at Bright MLS and has experience working with multiple listing services' data and technology.
Disappointing economic news hampers early spring market
Rising mortgage rates thwarted the first weeks of the spring market, according to a Redfin housing report published on Thursday. Homesellers pulled back during the four weeks ending March 31, leading new listing growth to experience the smallest annual increase in seven weeks (+8.4 percent).
Inside Real Estate hires seeking to bolster community growth
Software company Inside Real Estate (IRE) has added two industry veterans in key positions, naming Stacey Soleil Senior Vice President of Community and Engagement and Ryan Hartman Vice President of Social & Product Engagement.
Earnnest announced as the latest MoxiWorks partner
Earnnest, a software company aiming to reduce the time and stress required to close a home sale is the latest member of MoxiWorks’ proptech partner network.
Broker Spotlight: Kristin Perkins, eXp Realty Utah
Find out what this Utah broker sees in the year ahead, and learn how she defines good leadership in today's market.
10 reasons to embrace the shift to a seller-focused business
If agents want to beat out their local competition, writes trainer and leadership expert Jeff Glover, they need to start focusing on owning the listing inventory in their markets.
How great agents win in the face of NAR settlement misinformation
Consumer misconceptions following the NAR settlement are wild. Jimmy Burgess talks to Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers on how to communicate with today's buyers and sellers.
4 strategies to help team leaders defuse agent-to-agent drama
Helping to facilitate strong agent-to-agent relationships is crucial for team leaders and brokers, writes trainer and CEO Suzanne Seini, and takes practice and guidance.
Would-be homebuyers balk as mortgage rates head back up
Purchase loan applications have been flat for two consecutive weeks, and now mortgage rates are popping again as more worrisome inflation data rolls in.
Putrid garbage house stinks up LA neighborhood
The trash-strewn property is sandwiched between two large, multimillion-dollar mansions, and residents are concerned the mounds could negatively affect property values in the area.
Kentucky, W. Virginia move to ban exclusive, right-to-list agreements
New laws enacted to prevent the use of Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Services — or NTRAPs — are sweeping the nation as critics decry alleged deceptive and predatory practices.
Nation’s largest mortgage lender shorted by Park Avenue hedge fund
United Wholesale Mortgage denied explosive allegations that many mortgage brokers who send it business aren't shopping around for best deals. UWM dismissed a related lawsuit as "a sham."
New homeowners plan to spend 40% of income on repairs: Study
The cost of becoming a new homeowner goes well beyond down payments and monthly mortgage payments. In fact, the typical homebuyer expects to spend approximately $30,000 on home maintenance, upgrades and repairs in the coming year — an amount that equals 40 percent of the median U.S. household income ($74,580).