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What will Stone Point do with its investment in Keller Williams?

Mar 10, 2025

Private equity firm Stone Point Capital is seeking to grow Keller Williams and ultimately cash out, analysts told Inman. That expansion could come from new tech, an IPO, or something else entirely.

More sellers are taking a hard-line approach with commissions: Intel

Mar 10, 2025

The most recent Intel Index data suggests that agents are beginning to track patterns in what's happening to their commission rates in response to the industry practice changes, and are less uncertain about how it's impacting their business.

How to amplify your brand’s voice and attract your dream clients

Mar 10, 2025

If you're sick of blending into the sea of sameness, avoid these three common mistakes and follow marketing expert Christine George’s guidance for crafting a brand voice guide.

Tool Kit: How to be a Wonder Woman in real estate

Mar 8, 2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day, trainer Rachael Hite highlights four traits top women in real estate share and provides resources to help you become your own superhero.

Weak February jobs report moves the needle on mortgage rates

Mar 7, 2025

Mortgage rates eased Friday as investors took stock of new data showing employers added 151,000 workers to their payrolls in February and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1 percent.

Hsieh returns to LoanDepot as Frank Martell steps down as CEO

Mar 7, 2025

Martell will transition into a board advisory role by June and Anthony Hsieh will return to the executive leadership team after the board ousted him in 2023, officials announced Thursday.

35-agent Spokane, Washington, team 4 Degrees joins eXp Realty

Mar 7, 2025

Brothers Joel and Jordan Tampien founded their brokerage, 4 Degrees, in 2015 and have grown the firm to 35 agents. Last year, the team completed 755 transaction sides worth approximately $306 million.

Jason Haber: Our industry deserves better and fewer real estate agents

Mar 7, 2025

The co-founder of the American Real Estate Association, a competitor to NAR, told Inman his upstart trade organization has held two recent events and started talks with potential sponsors.

American Real Estate Association floats Clear Cooperation solution

Mar 7, 2025

The trade group wants to replace the polarizing National Association of Realtors rule with what it's calling a "Clear Collaboration Policy," which it says would be more flexible than the status quo.

United Real Estate adds 900-agent Oregon firm MORE Realty to ranks

Mar 7, 2025

Oregon brokerage MORE Realty is joining United Real Estate. Its founders will retain ownership of a four-state team in Oregon, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico as it grows over the next five years.

Major scores, massive deals, more lawsuits: Inman’s Top 5

Mar 7, 2025

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.

EXp CEO ‘cautiously optimistic’ as spring homebuying season nears

Mar 7, 2025

EXp CEO Leo Pareja said he's hopeful about the busiest season of the year for homebuyers, saying more inventory at varied price points will be key to helping shoppers see beyond elevated rates.