Plunk releases market data API, signs 3 proptech partners

Plunk envisions its data API assisting users in the same way a stock ticker does Wall Street investors, by helping them make critical decisions with the most prompt business information.

Motto Mortgage opened offices at a record pace in 2022 as sales slowed

Double-digit growth in open offices was a bright spot for parent company RE/MAX Holdings, which reported a $2.6 million fourth-quarter net loss.

Berkshire Hathaway taps former Compass COO as strategic adviser

Brent Thomson has been hired as a strategic adviser for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties as the company looks to expand its presence in California and Nevada.

A reason for the luxury slowdown? We may be in a ‘richcession’

Luxury home sales slowed faster than lower-priced homes. Crypto, tech stocks and proptech values plummeted. Is the slowdown impacting wealthy buyers more?

New Black Knight integrations ‘close the loop’ on digital mortgages

Integration of Wolters Kluwer's eNote and eVault capabilities into Black Knight's digital closing solution, Expedite Close, eliminates the need for multiple vendors.

Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week Feb. 10-16, 2023

Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Feb. 10-16, 2023.

Redfin opens up Redfin Premier luxury services to homebuyers

Redfin Premier services will now be available to homebuyers across 28 markets. The brokerage also announced new designs for its Redfin Premier Agent profiles and listings.

One-time $100M Bel Air mansion falls to Earth with huge price cut

"Realistically in this market, this is what it's worth – it's priced to sell," said Shawn Elliott of Nest Seekers, one of the agents who listed the property last week.

ChatGPT is the tip of the iceberg: The future of venture investing

In Inman's latest Access class, watch Clelia Peters and Liza Benson discuss the new opportunities artificial intelligence technologies will bring to the real estate industry.

3 common listing agent mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Knowledge is power, so it's essential to know all there is to know about listings. Here's how to avoid the top mistakes listing agents make.

Task app KeyPleaz unlocks ways for agents to make more money: Tech Review

KeyPleaz is a showing and real estate task outsourcing app for iOS and Android operating systems.

Is real estate a good career path for you?

Money, glamour and excitement are part of a career in real estate, as are hard work, long hours and responsibility. Find out if you have what it takes to create and maintain a successful real estate practice.

Not a lot of clients right now? Here’s what you should be doing

The ebb and flow of the real estate business can be affected by the seasons, the economy and more. Luxury agent Amie Quirarte shares ways to weather the slow times while building your business.

The secret is out! 23 ways Realtors can use ChatGPT

The agents who utilize this technology will become more efficient and productive, freeing up time for building the relationships needed to grow their businesses.

Study sounds the alarm on $187B ‘climate housing bubble’

A study led by economists at the Environmental Defense Fund identifies some surprising regions, such as Appalachia and northern New England, as overvaluation hotspots.

Nearly two-thirds of brokerage sites aren’t displaying commissions

Consumer Federation of America: Despite an NAR rule change, only Redfin displays buyer-agent compensation in virtually all of the major cities examined.

‘My clients were flabbergasted’: Cool markets heat up ahead of spring

Low inventory combined with pent-up homebuyers looking to make their dollars go further is already driving up competition this spring, real estate agents told Inman.

A volatile housing market slices at RE/MAX’s Q4 revenues, profits

RE/MAX Holdings' total revenue decreased 8.9 percent year over year to $81.3 million during the fourth quarter due to diminished broker fee revenue, a 1.9 percent drop in its North American agent count and costs related to increased recruiting incentives. However, the franchisor remains bullish.

Redfin sees revenue fall, losses mount amid tough market in Q4

The portal and online brokerage saw revenue fall 25 percent year over year during the fourth quarter of 2022, and lost a total of $61.9 million, according to an earnings call Thursday afternoon.

Richard Hottinger and team return to Douglas Elliman after 7 years

Hottinger, whose team was previously affiliated with Corcoran, returned to Elliman to gain a firmer foothold in Miami and for development project opportunities, he told Inman exclusively.

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