The coaching program will be divided into tracks including some designed for veteran agents, some for team leaders and some for salaried staff within a company.
Mortgage rates punch through 7% but may pause for Fed clues
Several Fed policymakers have hinted that they'd be open to a smaller increase in short-term rates in December if there are signs that inflation is starting to ease.
Bored apes and Dogecoin. LA ‘Crypto House’ listed for $1.2M
The owner created a house that’s fit for Airbnb, complete with walls lined with NFTs, memes and other relics of crypto’s heyday. It's for sale for about 20.4 million Dogecoins.
11 real estate truths that can change your tax bracket
The more you grow your knowledge and understanding of the real estate industry, the more your business will typically expand — and your income will grow, Jimmy Burgess says. These 11 understandings, when acted upon, can elevate your business to the level of your dreams.
Anywhere names ex-Microsoft exec as first-ever chief product officer
Tony Kueh, a former Microsoft manager and 23-year tech veteran, will work alongside COO Melissa McSherry as he oversees the execution of Anywhere's overall product strategy.
Keller, Sandford, Connect: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week
Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Oct. 14-20, 2022.
All in family as Tracy McLaughlin and daughter join Engel & Völkers
Before joining The Agency, McLaughlin co-owned Pacific Union International, which she bought with her then-husband before selling to Compass. Her daughter Whitney will join her at Engel & Völkers.
Nearly a third of income gobbled up by monthly mortgage payments now
The share of income required to afford a mortgage has risen to 30.2 percent, well above the established norm of 22.8 percent of a homeowner's income, according to an analysis by Zillow released Thursday.
Level up! Grow your skills this fall with designations and certifications
If you are looking to niche down your business and learn to be an expert, there is a designation or certification out there to help support your education. Rachael Hite breaks down your options so that you can fast-forward your professional development.
Task-driven ListedKit is the everyday agent’s transaction app: Tech Review
ListedKit is the type of lightweight, sign-up-and-go software that targets individual agents, teams and smaller, fast-moving brokerages that appeals to the heart of good deal flow.
First Community Mortgage announces ‘major’ expansion
FCM lures talent from PrimeLending and invests in technology and diversity to fuel growth as mortgage rates force many lenders to downsize.
Foiye launches, introduces industry to new social media destination
A new social media platform, called Foiye, has launched to entertain users with a blend of real estate and interior design content.
Top Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices team goes indie
The 15-agent Ivan Sher Group will now be known as IS LUXURY and has become a member of the Forbes Global Properties network.
Judge orders Zillow to give REX FSBO listing data
Federal court in Seattle grants the discount brokerage's motion to compel on the grounds that the data could show whether Zillow and NAR caused harm to REX or to competition in general.
Should homeowners sell a storm-damaged home?
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, it can be difficult to know what to do to recover. Should you or your client sell a storm-damaged home? Naples agent Sue "Pinky" Benson offers helpful advice for the days ahead.
Agent Outlook: It’s harder than ever to get into the real estate market
This will go down as one of the most challenging years for non-owners who would like to enter the market to begin building equity. Livian's Eric Forney offers insight and analysis as you navigate the challenges ahead.
Appraisers’ No. 1 complaint about real estate agents: The Real Word
In this week’s episode of The Real Word, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White sit down to discuss why appraisers say they have "targets on their backs," the House Whisperer and this week’s Left, Middle, Right.
Existing-home sales drop for 8th straight month in September
Existing-home sales sagged 1.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.71 million, 23.8 percent lower than in Sept. 2021, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.
NYC real estate commissions are all over the map: Consumer watchdog
In a report on Wednesday, the Consumer Federation of America found the median commissions listing agents offered to buyer agents ranged from 1 percent in parts of Brooklyn to 3 percent in Manhattan.
California Association of Realtors apologizes for racist past policies
"The Association was wrong." The trade group says it's taking "bold action" to address the legacy of discrimination that continues to impact access to housing today.