Here are six common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross.
Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations
Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are six steps to book the appointment.
Real estate changes fast. What do you want to know more about?
Artificial intelligence, a landmark lawsuit, private listing networks — this industry has seen a lot of change this past year. We want to know: What do you need more information about?
Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings
The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes.
Keller Williams hit with new telemarketing lawsuit in New York
A New York homeowner claims text messages sent by an associate broker at Keller Williams amounted to an "invasion of her privacy" and a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Anywhere cuts earnings estimate by 10% amid sluggish 2025 sales
The company now expects to earn as much as 10 percent less this quarter than it expected in April, according to a new SEC filing. The company's stock price fell sharply in early trading hours.
These are the paint colors that will raise the value of your next listing
If you're in the process of staging a listing, it might be time to talk paint with your sellers. A new study from Zillow suggests that the right interior paint colors can boost home value by thousands.
Keller Williams launches master franchise in North Macedonia
The company now has 18 master franchises in Europe and is actively looking for new expansion opportunities across most of the inhabited world, according to an announcement on Tuesday.
Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines
Nearly 40 percent of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year.
Massachusetts bans sellers from encouraging waived inspections
The new policy was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey during the first week in June and is included in the state's larger Affordable Homes Act. The law will apply to sales after Oct. 15, 2025.
Compass AI is poised to bring agents ‘massive productivity gains’
With the update, real estate agents will now be able to speak prompts to Compass AI, freeing up time for other tasks, Rory Golod, president of growth and West regions at Compass, told Inman.
Opendoor reaches $39M settlement in pricing algorithm suit
IBuyer Opendoor on Friday agreed to pay $39 million to settle a federal securities class-action suit that accused the real estate tech company of misleading investors about its homebuying algorithm.
Rechat beefs up leadership roster, debuts Agent Impersonation Mode
With revenue rising 100 percent since 2024, Rechat is launching a tool that enables teammates to act on behalf of agents, allowing them to create flyers, schedule open houses and social media and more.
Inside Mara Brock Akil’s Writing Retreat on the Lower East Side
The television writer and producer wrote her adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Forever” inside the Manhattan condo.
Anthony Lamacchia had 3 minutes with Trump. This is what he told him
Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego in July, Lamacchia revealed what he said at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club this year that drew the president's ire. "He was not happy to hear it," he told Inman.
What’s the Difference Between Architects, Designers and Decorators?
The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ in many instances, but exceptions can creep in based on professional education, geography and the scope of a project.
The Case for Delaying Your Home Renovation
When it comes to home renovations, patience is the most practical virtue.
AI in real estate: The agent’s guide to the ChatGPT revolution
Master the power and potential of artificial intelligence, and you'll position yourself for success in the years to come, trainer Terry LeClair writes.
Want steady income? Pay yourself 1st. Build wealth 2nd
Invert traditional accounting, and make business finance as intuitive as selling houses with Amanda Neely's proven cash management system.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie-style DeRhodes House lists near $1.18M
The first home that late American architect Frank Lloyd Wright ever built in Indiana, near the beginning of his storied career — and one of just two in South Bend — has just hit the market for $1.175 million.