Mark Doherty joins Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman as vice president
Doherty is a Massachusetts native with more than 25 years of industry experience. He said a meeting with team cofounders Manny and George Sarkis 'reinvigorated' his love for real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 
Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced 'Santa Ana Fury' in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation
by Brad Inman Jan 16
Howard Hanna adds 400 agents with Home Experts Realty merger
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is strengthening is presence in Ohio following a merger with Home Experts Realty and its approximately 400 agents, the brokerage announced on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 16
Make a game plan now for ICNY, says Corcoran's Pamela Liebman
In advance of her appearance at ICNY next week, Inman caught up with the chief executive to learn what's next for the brokerage in 2025 and solicit her advice for first-time Connect attendees
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
Anticipate the preferences of high-end buyers (and win them over)
When you focus on lifestyle, stay ahead of trends and create emotional connections, you’re not just selling homes, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes. You’re selling the dream
by Kevelyn Guzman Jan 16
Avoid these 5 cringey real estate social media turnoffs
Want to add value and connect with potential clients through your social media platforms? Rachael Hite offers must-dos and never-dos to help you build know, like and trust authority
by Rachael Hite Jan 16
How to be more intentional, aligned in your relationship-building
In the fast-paced, competitive world of real estate entrepreneurship, coach Melanie Klein writes, the relationships you nurture are just as critical as the systems you implement
by Melanie Klein Jan 16
powerful chatgpt prompts for real estate agents
Agents who lean into using AI to serve their clients at a higher level, Jimmy Burgess writes, will absolutely outperform the agents who don’t embrace this technology
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 16
Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case
Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 15
California governor warns off 'predatory' investors amid wildfires
Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to stop speculators from making unsolicited, undervalued offers to homeowners. Violators face a $1K fine, up to 6 months in jail
by Marian McPherson Jan 15
Top-performing agents reap spoils of widening commission gap: Poll
The advantages of the industry's most prolific agents may be growing even more pronounced in the post-settlement landscape, according to an Inman Intel Index poll of real estate professionals
by Daniel Houston Jan 15
Here's the biggest challenge your business faces in 2025: Pulse
This year, you anticipate some real estate struggles from market forces, competition and the lock-in effect of high interest rates
by Inman Jan 15
What not to post: 9 common social media mistakes to avoid
Discover the biggest social media missteps real estate agents make from expert Jessi Healey so that you can sidestep them and keep your brand polished, professional and generating leads
by Jessi Healey Jan 15
Wasted spaces, bad odors, crazy colors: 9 buyer turnoffs to avoid
In this market, many buyers are moving on to the next one when they see flaws, agent Jonathan Pressman writes. Use this list to avoid the ick factor and get deals done
by Jonathan Pressman Jan 14
How real estate turns commission trauma into strategic wisdom
Creating a framework for innovation will separate the next generation of leaders from those who stay trapped in reactive cycles, marketing strategist Molly McKinley writes
by Molly McKinley Jan 14
Something as small as a sesame seed can sink an experience
Coach Darryl Davis offers insight into how a small mistake or moment of carelessness can undermine not only your professional reputation but the industry as a whole
by Darryl Davis Jan 14