12 potential pivot points for buyers planning to represent themselves
Bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer says these thoughtful points can pivot DIY buyer prospects into loyal lifelong clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 2
DOJ has close eye on settlement workarounds, NAR President says
In a statement sent to NAR members, Kevin Sears confirmed executives of the trade organization met with Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter last week to discuss settlement updates
by Taylor Anderson Jul 2
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'Owning Manhattan,' focused on Ryan Serhant’s eponymous NYC brokerage, premiered on Netflix Friday. Get to know the big personalities who make up the cast
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 2
Get ready for the dawning of a golden age of MLSs
Opinion
Is it time to abandon ship or time to double-down on what's great about MLSs? MLS tech expert Bill Fowler writes that the answer lies in your vision and ability to act proactively and decisively
by Bill Fowler Jul 2
Will your chatbot get you canceled? 10 AI questions to ask
Fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport shares 10 questions to ask before adopting an AI-based chatbot or consumer-facing platform for your real estate business
by Lee Davenport Jul 2
Proper Rate taps mortgage veteran Chris Knapp as new president
Before executive roles at CrossCountry Mortgage, Draper and Kramer, and Wintrust, Knapp spent more than a decade as a loan originator and executive at Guaranteed Rate
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Consistent cash flow still matters most: DelPrete
Those businesses generating free cash flow are best-positioned for growth, shareholder returns and value-added new ventures, Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Jul 1
Rate dip drags ‘doomers’ back from the ledge: Client Pipeline Tracker
Expectations for future buyer pipelines have started to improve after a rough 4-month stretch. Intel unpacks the latest developments with its Client Pipeline Tracker, fueled by the Intel Index
by Daniel Houston Jul 1
5 ways commercial and residential real estate can cooperate now
A brokerage with access to a commercial division, Troy Palmquist writes, experiences a whole new way of serving clients, adding value and creating professional synergies
by Troy Palmquist Jul 1
Ultimate SEO guide to promote your profile, master your market
Digital marketing expert Marci James offers tips to help you elevate your real estate website with backlinks and on-page SEO, improve your digital footprint and earn top-of-mind name recognition
by Marci James Jul 1
These 12 pillars of attraction will transform your recruiting
Choosing just four of these 12 categories will help you recruit more effectively and efficiently and open up new avenues for growth, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Jul 1
Buyer (agent) beware before opting for a workaround: The Download
What do you make of commission-sharing workarounds, and how are you planning to change up your communication strategy?
by Christy Murdock Jun 29
Interest rate waiting game: Should buyers purchase now or wait it out?
Is it better to buy now or wait it out in today's housing market? RE/MAX President Amy Lessinger lays out the factors that can help you help buyer clients decide
by Amy Lessinger Jun 29
Ryan Serhant's flashy 'Owning Manhattan' raises bar for reality TV
Opinion
The Netflix series focuses on Serhant's agents and lifts the stakes on real estate-focused reality TV thanks to high production values and sophisticated plotting, reporter Lillian Dickerson writes
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 28
Keller Williams picks up 31-agent Texas indie
TJ Lewis Real Estate is based in Austin, Keller Williams' home turf, and has done $27.9M in volume this year so far
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
Commission workarounds, courts cases, content ideas: Inman's 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
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 28