NAR says lower mortgage rates could help boost sluggish sales. When might that happen?
Amid fighting over the federal funds rate, NAR says home sales were 0.7% lower in May than a year ago as inventory rose to a 4.6-month supply
by Taylor Anderson Jun 23
Compass sues Zillow over private listings ban
The antitrust suit, filed Monday in New York, accuses Zillow of using anticompetitive behavior and represents an escalation in an ongoing feud between the companies
I'm going back into production. Here's the tech helping me do it
After years being out of production, Troy Palmquist is going back to sales, and he’s betting big on this platform to help him maintain consistent, smart communication with his sphere
by Troy Palmquist Jun 23
The secret to making your clients love you: Save them money
Helping clients and prospects save money is one of the most powerful marketing strategies
by Bernice Ross Jun 23
Trending: TikTok sales, Meta fails and what actually works
Livestreams are selling, AI is oversharing, and Facebook is quietly confirming what we already knew about links, digital marketing expert Jessi Healey writes. Here’s what to pay attention to now
by Jessi Healey Jun 22
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by Daniel Houston Jun 21
To move or not to move? A better way to handle the waiting game
Are your clients 'waiting for the market to recover'? They’re often talking about fear and uncertainty, coach Darryl Davis writes. Ask these questions to shift from uncertainty to clarity
by Darryl Davis Jun 21
Pulte wages war on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, blaming him for high home prices
The chair of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie and Freddie has spent the past day calling on Powell to step down, saying he’s responsible for high home prices
by Taylor Anderson Jun 20
Fire-scarred CA neighborhoods 'not even close' to bottoming out
Amalfi Estates owner Anthony Marguleas said listings are slowing down and prices have been dropping, but there's plenty of room to fall in the Pacific Palisades
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 20
Struggling agents, 3 mins with Trump, ChatGPT revolution: 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 20
How changing demographics are reshaping the luxury market
As millennials, Gen Z take center stage in luxury homeownership, the industry will have to adapt, Lindsey Harn writes. They want spaces that align with their values, needs and ambitions
by Lindsey Harn Jun 20
How to build a reliable referral machine for your business
The best agents’ businesses are powered by referrals, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here are 7 timeless, proven strategies that agents are using in today's market to build their own referral networks
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 20
The price isn’t right? How to talk sellers through their concerns
Sellers don't want the slickest pitch or biggest promise, coach Darryl Davis writes. They want guidance without pressure. Here’s how to talk them through pricing objections and win the listing
by Darryl Davis Jun 20
Sellers don’t care about your fancy CRM. They care how you use it
Broker and lead gen consultant Josh Ries shares strategies for demonstrating to sellers how your tech tools will get the results they're looking for
by Josh Ries Jun 20
Streaming: Recruiting rules of 3s
Tune in to Inman Access as Vija Williams, head of industry at Place, tells you how to develop a winning recruiting plan and implement effective productivity systems
by Inman Jun 19
How to use strategy, tech and real talk to keep deals moving
Transaction hesitation is real, but deals are getting done. Here’s how broker-owner Jaclyn Kelley and her agents have been keeping business steady in a tough market
by Jaclyn Kelley Jun 19