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What are verified renters, and why do you need them?

Nov 4, 2024

As rental fraud continues to rise, Rently has introduced a powerful solution with its Verified Renter service. This built-in lead verification service delivers high-intent prospects, helping to secure more signed leases, reduce fraudulent activities and save valuable staff time.

Brokerage that announced free childcare says, ‘We are just getting started’

Nov 4, 2024

Weekends are packed with potential buyers and sellers, from open houses to whole-family showings. Agents are expected to work weekends, and childcare on the weekends can be expensive.

Your differentiator is the key to listing more homes

Nov 3, 2024

Jimmy Burgess talks with Calgary Realtor and video content creator Brad McCallum about standing out from the crowd when taking a new listing.

The power of perseverance: Rebuilding strength amid crisis

Nov 2, 2024

Harness the power of perseverance to move forward and support our communities as they rebuild from recent natural disasters, coach Darryl Davis writes.

Will the NAR settlement make it to the closing table? The Download

Nov 2, 2024

As the Nov. 26 hearing for final approval of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement approaches, voices from all sides are questioning its wisdom.

Weak jobs, manufacturing reports provide no relief for mortgage rates

Nov 1, 2024

Hurricanes and strikes were expected to dent job creation, and bond market investors are looking ahead to next week's election, Fed meeting and government bond auctions.

Elliman’s California business faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks

Nov 1, 2024

The allegations launched by two former employees claim that closing statements had been altered to bump up agent commissions, with a particular bias in favor of the Altman Brothers team.

Flyhomes’ NeighborVote reveals neighborhood political leanings

Nov 1, 2024

NeighborVote combines precinct-level voting data aggregated by the MIT Election Data & Science Lab with Flyhomes AI, allowing users to ask questions, such as  “Is this home in a red or blue neighborhood?” or view political insights directly on a home’s listing page, according to the report.

Termination, generation, Clear Cooperation: Inman’s Top 5

Nov 1, 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.

Objections fly in against NAR and HomeServices settlement deals

Nov 1, 2024

The proposed settlements seek to cover too many claims for too little money and let too many in the industry have a "free pass," more than a dozen homesellers argued ahead of a Nov. 26 decision.

World Series of Luxury results: Ohtani puts on a ‘Sho’ in Hawaii

Nov 1, 2024

On top of his first MLB World Series title, Ohtani has been crowned by Inman readers as the champion of luxury real estate for his new build with ocean views on the Big Island.

Falling rates help boost Fannie and Freddie loan volumes, net worths

Nov 1, 2024

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provided backing for $164 billion in purchase mortgages in Q3, up 10 percent from Q2, while growing combined net worths to $147 billion.