7 etiquette tips for sitting another agent's open house
Sitting an open house for a listing agent is a 'golden opportunity' to generate leads and practice your home-showing skills with potential buyers, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes
by Jonathan Pressman Nov 12
Anthony Hitt to step down as CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas
Stuart Siegel, the Americas chief strategy officer, will serve as interim president and CEO until a permanent replacement has been found for Hitt, who has served with the luxury brand since 2010
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 12
The compliance violations that risk drawing an 'enforcement trifecta'
Opinion
Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 12
Impact of NAR's commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings
In the wake of the National Association of Realtors' 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
What The Opportunity Report says about organized real estate
Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series
by Carl Medford Nov 12
How Realtors can help heal the post-election divide
Bringing the focus back to the local level isn't just good for your real estate business, trainer Bernice Ross writes. It's good for healing the political divisions exacerbated by this year's election
by Bernice Ross Nov 12
Real talk: Housing needs to be more accessible for older adults
Planning for the future and promoting accessible, inclusive infrastructure keeps senior adults connected to their communities, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Nov 11
Decline in NAR membership, long expected, hasn't materialized yet
With 1,526,631 members as of Oct. 31, the National Association of Realtors is on track to end 2024 with its fourth-highest membership numbers on record. Next year, however, is a different story
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: Zillow will be the national MLS
Reffkin continued his campaign against the Clear Cooperation Policy at the National Association of Realtor's annual NAR NXT conference during a 'Future of the MLS' session Friday
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Brokerages expect rates to drop. Their clients bank on the opposite
Potential real estate clients are growing less responsive to mortgage-rate dips, one of several key takeaways from the results of the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey
by Daniel Houston Nov 11
How real estate pros can adapt and prepare for the Silver Tsunami
Serving seniors starts with understanding their needs, desires and wants in real estate, and in terms of their lifestyle and goals, Engel & Völkers Americas' Stuart Siegel writes
by Stuart Siegel Nov 11
It's wild out there. Time to rest, renew, reset: The Download
With professional, political and personal struggles on all sides, let's take a break with some feel-good, self-care, positive-thinking resources
by Christy Murdock Nov 9
The agent’s guide to working with every generation
Educate yourself on what each generation values most, seek to understand their unique needs, and then adjust your approach as needed, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Nov 9
8 essentials to give your brand the ultimate curb appeal
Branding expert Stacey Ross Cohen offers tips for building a personal brand that gets your message across and positions you to dominate your market
Side files restraining order against Alexander brothers in new action
The temporary restraining order alleges that Tal and Oren Alexander moved the underlying collateral on a loan that the firm extended to Official Partners 2 years ago
Embrace educational events to increase client engagement
Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how educating clients through special events can strengthen relationships and keep your lead-gen pipeline full
by Inman Nov 8