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Better pay and more time off: What agents really want this Labor Day

Aug 31, 2024

Do we still want to work like it's 1999? No, that's why agents need to ask themselves what they really want their work, life and compensation to look like moving forward, Rachael Hite writes.

July inflation reading trims the odds of a big September rate cut

Aug 30, 2024

PCE price index shows inflation continued to cool in July, but at a gentle enough pace that Fed policymakers are now seen as likely to only bring rates down by a hair in September.

Treasury finalizes new rules for luxury cash sales reporting

Aug 30, 2024

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the new reporting rules will "close critical loopholes in the U.S. financial system" that had allowed criminals to launder money through all-cash residential real estate transactions.

More suits, new reports, demure micro-trends: Inman’s Top 5

Aug 30, 2024

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.

New York’s Flatiron Building to be transformed into 60 luxury condos

Aug 30, 2024

The iconic Flatiron Building in Manhattan is set to undergo a transformation from outdated office spaces to luxury residences and retail, according to new building plans revealed earlier this week.

Agent safety startup Tether RE wins 2024 NAR Pitch Battle

Aug 30, 2024

Tether RE's platform includes 24-hour safety monitoring, client verification, SOS alerts, proximity safety times and fall and crash alerts. Agent social MLS app Tuesday won Crowd Favorite.

Josh Sitzer, plaintiff in commission case, launches à la carte platform

Aug 30, 2024

Landian, a flat-fee and à la carte brokerage, offers $49 tours and $199 for written offers to sellers, but the real bombshell may be Sitzer's involvement so soon after the $5B Sitzer | Burnett verdict.

NAR to fight DOJ investigation all the way to the Supreme Court

Aug 30, 2024

The case dates back to a 2020 settlement between NAR and the DOJ, and to the DOJ's 2021 attempt to withdraw from that settlement — something NAR is trying to block.

Proptexx gives buyers a fresh look at listings: Tech Review

Aug 30, 2024

Find out what tech expert Craig Rowe thinks about Proptexx, an application that allows buyers to instantly remodel a room with AI-based interior design tools.

A 5-step plan to reduce buyer stress and sell more homes now

Aug 30, 2024

Buyers are more stressed out than ever. Jimmy Burgess shares a plan to help you help your buyer clients and earn their trust.

4 tips for getting past the buyer conversation struggle

Aug 30, 2024

The settlement has changed a lot, but consumers still need agents, Amy Corr writes. Stay confident, listen to potential clients, be the advisor they need, and you will thrive.  

What this summer’s foreign buyer data means for you

Aug 30, 2024

New Inman contributor Kashif Ansari digs into the National Association of Realtors' annual report on international buyers.