Just starting in real estate? Build a strong online presence from day 1
It's not a project to be completed, but rather an evolving cornerstone to your business that requires continual effort and reflects your own growth and development
by Aaron Allison Jan 4
Compass Robert Reffkin graphic art
In a company-wide email obtained by Inman, Robert Reffkin also claims Compass is 3rd largest US brokerage and ahead of schedule on its goal of 20% market share in top 20 markets
by Patrick Kearns Jan 3
Los Angeles skyline
The new venture 'Go iBuyer' is focused on buying up properties, raising the rents and then reselling them
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 3
A network of threads connecting pins on a board
Opinion
With 42% of buyers finding their agents by referral, focus on the easiest way to get referrals — content marketing
by Byron Lazine Jan 3
Can this app help agents pile up business?
Developed by an NYC top producer, Nicholas Palance's Stacks is designed to help high-performing agents manage only the most crucial data required to get deals done
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 2
What you need to know about Alexa flash briefings for real estate
Realtors are using Amazon Alexa devices to broadcast podcast-like audio content, and many believe the short sound clips are the beginning of a huge trend
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 2
Storm
Charlie Young tells Inman about the tech trends he thinks will reshape real estate in the coming year and beyond
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31
What I learned from a year of real estate technology reviews
Opinion
Despite bad lead software and the overhype of Blockchain in real estate, the state of proptech remains good
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 31
Compass slapped with lawsuit over website access for the blind
Discrimination lawsuit highlights legal risk for brokerages that don't comply with Americans with Disabilities Act
by Teke Wiggin Dec 28
How one agent handled a creepy come on
Florida-based real estate agent Lindsay Lucarini turned an awkward social media exchange into a sales pitch
by Marian McPherson Dec 28
How new material graphene can make smart homes smarter
Here are 7 new smart features we have to look forward to
Closed business sign
It was a tough year for startups that specialized in crowdfunding, website design and other services
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 28
The most important safety, court and crime stories of 2018
In 2018, real estate agents were arrested, blackmailed, shamed on social media and, in several cases, murdered
Biggest brokerage news of 2018
Discount and tech-first real estate brokerages grew while legacy brands tried to keep up with the disruption
by Patrick Kearns Dec 27
An eviction notice on a door
In Memphis, Cerberus Capital Management -- a huge single-family rental investor -- is filing for eviction at twice the rate of other property managers, according to a new exposé
by Teke Wiggin Dec 26
Arizona Realtors get Lone Wolf transaction software
TransactionDesk will be made available to Arizona's 50,000 Realtors under the deal
by Teke Wiggin Dec 26