Buyer consultations will be easier than you think: Keith Robinson
NextHome chief strategy officer's 20-minute presentation at Inman Connect Las Vegas could be just the ticket to feeling more at ease with commission lawsuit changes coming Aug. 17
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Piñata and Visa partner to roll out Piñata Pay for no-fee debit solution
The product rolls out July 31 and is designed to function as a 'responsible alternative to a credit card,' according to executives at Piñata, a rental industry fintech company
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 31
How you're feeling about the upcoming election: Pulse
Last week, we asked: How do you think this year's election will impact the housing market, and what policy decisions are you hoping to see? Here's what you had to say
by Inman Jul 31
NAR President Kevin Sears at Inman Connect Las Vegas
'I hope — at the end of the day, at the end of the 2-year term — to be able to look back and say there was some stability and calm,' Sears told hundreds of ICLV attendees, many of them NAR members
by Taylor Anderson Jul 30
Communicate value with authenticity and active listening
Not everyone can or should communicate their value through 'bold statements,' agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That's why remaining authentic is paramount
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
DelPrete 'secret shopper' sting reveals agents lose hosts of leads
With the help of a firm with more than 100 undercover researchers, the real estate tech strategist tested agents at roughly 30 brokerages. More than 1 in 3 inquiries never received a response
by Daniel Houston Jul 30
North Texas brokerage United adds third merger in a year
REAL Dallas Properties & Management brings its 70-agent team to United in a move that both parties say benefits consumers and agents
by Taylor Anderson Jul 30
Glennda Baker: 'Never been a more important time' for relationships
As agents face attacks on their value from all sides, the most important thing they can do today is focus on boosting client relationships, the Glennda Baker & Associates leader said at ICLV
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Maha Abouelenein: Self-reliance is investing in yourself to help others
Communications expert Maha Abouelenein shared her 7 principles of self-reliance at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday, encouraging them to believe in themselves and live without regret
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Inman Connect moving from Las Vegas to San Diego summer 2025
After a 5-year run in Las Vegas, the industry’s flagship real estate event comes to San Diego July 30 - Aug. 1, 2025. Entrepreneur and skateboard legend Tony Hawk is the first announced keynoter
by Inman Jul 30
7 musts for buyer presentations ahead of the commission deadline
Marketing expert Marci James shares strategies designed to help you showcase your value, negotiate commissions with confidence and build a thriving buyer's agent business in 2024
by Marci James Jul 30
Will flashy gifts and open houses end once commissions decouple?
Based on conversations with luxury agents across both coasts, there's still a lot of uncertainty about how far-reaching the changes that come with commissions decoupling may be
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Are you ready to commit to building your community? Lead by example
Greg Sexton, chief operating officer for Century 21 Real Estate, describes the brand's 45-year-long philanthropic involvement with the Easterseals
by Greg Sexton Jul 30
Luxury Presence CEO: AI is 'absolutely' here to stay
Industry leaders argued Monday that artificial intelligence will continue disrupting real estate and that leaders must learn how to harness it
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Central Park Tower's priciest penthouse removed from market
The 17,500-square-foot triplex that once asked $250M was heavily featured in Serhant's new Netflix series, 'Owning Manhattan.' It is unclear who will now rep the listing
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Succeeding in luxury real estate is all about storytelling
Panelists at Inman Luxury Connect Monday argued that good marketing in the luxury segment is all about telling stories that speak to a specific type of consumer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29