60-day clock begins for brokerages seeking to opt into $418M NAR deal
Sitzer | Burnett plaintiffs on Friday asked the court to preliminarily approve the proposed deal. Brokerages and MLSs that were left out initially will have to take action by June 18 to be covered.
Schwarzenegger, Pratt slammed for razing historic LA mansion
The couple bought the home in an off-market transaction in January 2023, months after the previous owner passed away. The plot is located across the street from the home of Schwarzenegger's mother, Maria Shriver.
Flat-fee brokerage Homie makes remarkable pivot amid upheaval
The Utah-based disruptor "moved our real estate agents from W2 to 1099" while other "non-Homie" agents were laid off last week due to "role redundancy," a Homie spokesperson confirmed to Inman.
BHGRE’s 2nd largest franchise signs 10-year contract renewal
Amid an industrywide recruitment war, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has secured its largest contract renewal of 2024 with Atlanta-based BHGRE Metro Brokers. The 45-year-old brokerage is the second-largest franchise in the BHGRE network, with ...
Tim Rodland launches new Bahamas luxury brokerage
Rodland Real Estate, which operates across the archipelago, provides clients a private members portal with access to off-market properties. With the network Rodland has built over the years, the firm is particularly well-suited to aid newcomers to Th...
CoStar to acquire 3D scanning company Matterport for $1.6B
Matterport's board of directors unanimously approved the deal, which will be finalized later this year. CoStar purchased its outstanding stock for $5.50 per share, reflecting a value of $1.6 billion.
Real estate brokers didn’t fear the lawsuits — until NAR settled: Intel
Anxiety around commissions leaped to the top of the worries brokerage leaders face, pushing down concerns around inventory and competition, according to Inman Intel Index survey results.
Lamacchia: ‘Nothing’s changed’ about mortgage commission rules
Anthony Lamacchia thinks some agents are reading too much into guidance issued by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac confirming sellers can continue to pay buyer's agents' commissions.
Lesson Learned: Become an inventory expert
Find out how newlywed, outdoor enthusiast and former CPA Billy Davidson has launched his career — and what he plans to do next.
Land tells a story. Sell it with Land id: Tech Review
The web and mobile application offers users exceptionally in-depth information on the one global resource that can no longer be produced — land.
6 ways AI and blockchain will bring more deals to real estate agents
As the real estate industry continues to evolve, embracing the transformative potential of AI and blockchain technology to gain a competitive edge.