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Sherry Chris steps down from advisory role at Anywhere
A year and a half after transitioning from her chief executive position to an advisory role, Chris announced that she's "on to a new adventure."[...]
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24 gifts real estate agents actually really want for Christmas this year
Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024.[...]
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Mortgage rates ease a bit on November inflation surprise
Core inflation rose less in November than forecasters had been expecting, in part because housing costs rose at a slower pace, Pantheon Macroeconomics Chief U.S. Economist Samuel Tombs said.[...]
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Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem
Aleem, Redfin's chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money.[...]
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These 5 marketing events will help move the needle on your listing
Make each property listing memorable when you create events that are designed to get your listing seen and sold, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes.[...]
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Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big.[...]
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Hilton & Hyland brings on Steve Katz as managing director
Katz joins the firm from Anywhere Integrated Services, where he worked exclusively with Sotheby's as the brand's primary services manager for greater LA since 2022. Before that, he spent two decades in management at Coldwell Banker.[...]
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Fifth Wall Ventures targets $500M for new real estate tech fund
Fifth Wall Ventures, a venture-capital firm, plans to raise an impressive $500 million for a new fund, the Fifth Wall REACT Fund, according to a new regulatory filing on Wednesday.[...]
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Mike DelPrete looks at the industry through the lens of probability
Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how to tap into the power of probability with industry analyst Mike DelPrete.[...]
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Check out this can’t-miss new year’s expired listing opportunity
The right data and a winning marketing plan can set you up for 2025 success when you pursue expired listings, Jimmy Burgess writes.[...]
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Clear Cooperation, commission countdown, charges: Inman Top 5
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.[...]
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News Knockout: Commission lawsuits settlement tops 2024
Despite an array of significant stories throughout 2024, none could surpass the industry-shaking news of NAR agreeing to settlement terms in the wake of antitrust commission lawsuits that would forever reshape how agents and brokers do business.[...]
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Making the move from top producer to CEO
If you're looking to take on leadership opportunities and move up to a higher level professionally, Radius' Jamie Crain writes, here are the mindset and prractice shifts you need.[...]
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Alexander brothers kept in custody after Friday court appearance
Oren and Alon will be held in federal custody at least until their detention hearing on Dec. 30. Assistant U.S. Attorneys said in a new filing that Tal's motion to reopen his detention hearing "should be denied in its entirety."[...]
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5 mindset shifts the pros will be making in 2025
Every top producer is just a new agent who refuses to give up, broker Joseph Santini writes. Learn from the attitudes and habits of top producers to get 2025 off on the right foot.[...]
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The rich get richer? How NAR’s deal is widening the commission gap
For most, the rise of negotiated compensation for buyer's agents hasn't dramatically pushed down commissions — yet. But new rules may be benefiting top performers, new Intel polling shows.[...]
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Will anybody win the Clear Cooperation fight? The Download
Industry heavyweights continue to weigh in on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy. What's your take? [...]
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