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Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride
The suit claims the multiple listing service is a "monopolist" with "no meaningful competitors" and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition.
West USA Realty commits to Zillow Group’s listing policy
One of Arizona's largest brokerages, West USA Realty, has committed to following Zillow Group's listing access standard. The firm is the third to formally support the portal's ban on privately marketed listings.
Aivre hires Restb.ai, cuts appraisal time by half
Appraisal software company Aivre has hired computer vision company Restb.ai to help expedite its customer solution. A company case study found the software resulted in 50 percent time savings per appraisal.
How to break into the luxury real estate market: Now Streaming
Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about the luxury real estate mindset with Chris Pollinger of Real Estate Luxury Leaders.
FirstTeam kicks off nationwide expansion in Idaho and Washington
FirstTeam Real Estate, an independent brokerage with roots in Southern California, is taking its success nationwide. The firm recently announced the launch of its nationwide expansion, starting with new offices in Idaho and Washington. More markets are in the pipeline, including Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and others yet to be announced.
Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month
The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran's Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 square feet and has four bedrooms.
Keller Williams franchise grabs 20-agent team in Chicago suburbs
Realty Executives Premiere and its 20 agents joined KW Premiere Properties to serve the greater Chicagoland. The firm transacted $130 million in sales volume last year.
Real Brokerage fires Michelle Ressler, appoints Ravi Jani CFO
Since joining Real, Ravi Jani has had a big hand in driving the company's financial strategy and growth. During his tenure, the company's agent network has grown from 12,000 to over 27,000 agents.
Losing Remine bidder is a current employee — and an agent
Jarred "JJ" Friedman is Remine's director of product engineering and an agent at Carolwood Partners in Beverly Hills.
The private listing debate just got real: 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.
Auction.com says its listing views are up with Zillow commingling
Auction.com executives confirmed to Inman that views of its listings have increased significantly since Zillow began rolling out a new user experience that now includes previously hidden listings.
Helping clients navigate the battleground of divorce listings
For divorcing couples trying to sell their home in today’s market, certified Divorce Real Estate Expert Lindsey Harn writes, the right agent can make all the difference between chaos and clarity, conflict and closure.
Tool Kit: Selling single during a market or economic downturn
In this Tool Kit, trainer Rachael Hite explores what it means to be single and a single parent trying to make things work via a commission-based income.
HouseAmp solves pre-sale renovation friction: Tech Review
Technology columnist Craig Rowe reviews pre-sale renovation solution HouseAmp on behalf of Inman. The software sharply consolidates the tasks and delivers the transparency required to ensure a smooth, timely and valuable home construction project.
Home-sale prices dipped in 11 metros as buyers show caution
As of April 20, home-sale prices fell across 11 U.S. metro areas, marking the first time this many markets have seen year-over-year declines since September 2023, data released Thursday by Redfin found.
Broker Spotlight: Amy Stockberger
Find out how this broker and innovator helps agents build "legacy businesses" through efficient scaling, increased profitability and resilient, service-centered practices.
What skills will brokerages and their leaders need in 2025?
In the face of economic headwinds and shifting market dynamics, brokerages must embrace change with clarity, strategy and agility, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.
Number of cities with $1M starter homes balloons 174% from 2020
From 2020 to 2025, the number of cities with million-dollar starter homes has grown from 85 to 233. Twenty five states had these cities, with California and New York having the highest concentration.