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Jason Oppenheim identified as mystery broker in kickback plot

Dec 6, 2024

In lawsuits filed this fall, Douglas Elliman accused escrow employees of concocting a commission-sharing scheme with the "star of a reality television show" but stopped short of naming Oppenheim.

Kevin Sears: Settlement averted bankruptcy, DOJ ‘disrespectful’

Dec 6, 2024

NAR's president also said in a new podcast interview that homeseller-plaintiffs insisted during negotiations that the largest brokerages be left out of NAR's landmark settlement.

Become a ‘knowledge broker’ as real estate turns the page

Dec 5, 2024

In the wake of NAR’s settlement and rule changes, now is the time to communicate confidently, get creative and position yourself as a knowledge broker, Buying Beverly Hills’ Jon Grauman writes.

Patrick Dovigi sells Aspen mansion for $55M, turns a $6.25M profit

Dec 5, 2024

In the spring, he sold another Aspen mansion for $110 million, making a substantial profit after purchasing the property for $72.5 million in 2021. In September, he acquired Jack Nicholson's former estate for $59.75 million in an off-market deal.

Aaron Kirman: ‘It’s business as usual’ after Compass acquisition

Dec 5, 2024

The day after Compass announced its acquisition of Christie's International Real Estate and @properties, Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California owner Aaron Kirman said his brand will be unchanged.

Weichert, following eXp again, suffers settlement setback

Dec 5, 2024

The company's request to pause one case while cutting a deal in another was just denied. The denial highlights a controversy over a settlement method known as a "reverse auction."

Are you a DINK? This luxe Brooklyn building is NOT about the kids

Dec 5, 2024

655 Union Street is making an effort to appeal to younger dual-income, no-kids couples — colloquially known as "DINKs" — with an array of amenities for more mature residents.

Teams Spotlight: The Doron Zwickel Team

Dec 5, 2024

Find out how this New York City team leader got his start in real estate and what he learned from his biggest client blunder.

How to diversify your marketing as a luxury real estate brokerage 

Dec 5, 2024

Diversifying your marketing offering is not just about adopting new tactics, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes. It's about staying flexible and open to meet (and exceed) the client’s changing expectations.

Have agents become their own worst enemies?

Dec 5, 2024

New commission rules offer brand new opportunities for working with buyers. California broker Cindi Hagley offers ways to embrace change and prosper.

Why your lead sources are setting you up for failure

Dec 5, 2024

The thing that's killing your real estate business, coach Ricky Carruth writes, is the way you've been programmed to think about leads.

Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales sees a silver lining in portal wars

Dec 5, 2024

Ahead of his second Inman Connect New York appearance this January, Eales dished on Clear Cooperation, housing affordability and the bright side of Realtor.com's ongoing feud with CoStar.