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Thriving in 2024: Conquering leadership at home and in business
Explore a wealth of expert insights and strategies designed to navigate the balance of leadership between your personal life and business and what it means to be successful in both.
Congress grants National Flood Insurance Program a reprieve
The $1.2 trillion funding bill passed by the House Friday averts a partial government shutdown and extends a critical insurance program that protects 4.7 million homes through the end of September.
NYC landlord with 700 safety violations starts 60-day jail stint
New York City's worst landlord has begun a two-month sentence at Rikers after refusing to correct more than 700 housing violations between his two Manhattan properties. Daniel Ohebshalom surrendered to authorities on Thursday, two weeks after housing court judge Jack Stoller issued a warrant for his arrest.
7 trust accelerators to speed up the know-like-trust process
The value of relationship-building has never been clearer or more important, Jimmy Burgess writes. Help leads and clients move forward with confidence so you can provide optimal real estate services.
NAR settlement fallout: Here’s Inman’s Top 5 stories of the 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.
NAR (and now Compass) settled. Y’all had thoughts: The Download
Real estate professionals respond in the aftermath of NAR's big commission lawsuit settlement and Compass' brand new one.
A call for change is center stage this summer. Join the movement
Anchored by industry leaders, top performers and advocacy, Inman Connect Las Vegas is primed to be a catalyst for changing real estate.
Compass to pay $57.5M to settle commission lawsuits
The news comes one week after NAR's whopping $418 million settlement was announced. Compass also agreed to make some minor changes to its business practices as part of the settlement.
What to expect on ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ Season 2
Agent rivalries, a transitioning market, family drama and a new mansion tax are just some of the key challenges that cast members will face on the reality TV show in its new season.
Outdo the competition with this ultimate SEO guide
In the first of her two-part series, marketing expert Marci James offers insight into making the most of your digital presence with search engine optimization.
Best Home Inspections 2024: Expert Picked | U.S. News - U.S. News & World Report
Best Home Inspections 2024: Expert Picked | U.S. News U.S. News & World Report
ICE on a signing spree for new ‘mortgage tech ecosystem’
In pursuit of a bigger slice of an estimated $14 billion market after Black Knight acquisition, Intercontinental Exchange signs 37 new Encompass clients and four new servicing clients.
Realty One Group promotes 5 women into leadership roles
The strategic promotions will help "drive the next era of Realty One Group's unprecedented global growth," as the franchiser continues its quest to grow to 30,000 agents.
Redfin expands new compensation plan to 7 more markets
Seattle-based brokerage Redfin has expanded its commission-based payment model, Redfin Next, to agents in Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, Miami, New York, Palm Beach and Washington, D.C. Redfin execs said Redfin Next will help them navigate market "ups and downs," including the NAR settlement.
$3M deal goes up in flames after agent open house mishap
A Sydney listing agent accidentally burned down her client's $3 million home. Five years after the accident, her broker has been ordered to pay $850K in damages.
Existing-home sales rose 9.5% amid winter inventory boost
Existing-home sales were on the upswing in February, according to a National Association of Realtors report published on Thursday. The sale of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops declined 3.3 percent year-over-year from 4.53 million in February 2023 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million. Although sales failed to break out of an annual slump, they rose 9.5 percent from January — marking the most significant monthly gain in a year.
We asked ChatGPT about agent value. Its answers may surprise you
ChatGPT answered questions about the value a real estate agent has and about how real estate commissions work. Do you agree with its answers?
Online course aims to prep buyer agents for real estate wild west
Kaplan’s new Buyer Agency Professional course aims to help buyer agents negotiate the ways they are compensated.
Pillar To Post Named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Hall of Fame - Yahoo Finance UK
Pillar To Post Named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® Hall of Fame Yahoo Finance UK