How to justify your commission with a Buyer Bill of Rights
As the real estate landscape changes thanks to commission-related lawsuits, Carl Medford writes, pressure is being levied on buyer agents to demonstrate their value to potential clients
by Carl Medford Feb 13
Is your business on life support? Check the health of your database
Frustrated with a lack of leads or a lack of conversions? Troy Palmquist offers insights and tools to help you give your CRM a checkup
by Troy Palmquist Feb 13
ERA president offers 5 tips for brand new real estate agents
ERA's Alex Vidal offers words of wisdom and advice for real estate agents launching their careers amid the uncertainty of the 2024 market
by Alex Vidal Feb 13
Stop selling simply bricks and mortar. You're selling a lifestyle
Each sale is less about the physical property and more about selling a vision, Adria Lawrence writes. Paint a picture where work-life balance, leisure and personal growth coexist
by Adria Lawrence Feb 13
6 steps to driving growth through corporate social responsibility
When you get clear on your mission and your brand's culture, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you can create positive and sustainable initiatives as you forge community partnerships
by Rainy Hake Austin Feb 13
BHGRE Drakulich Realty recruits one of Nevada's top large teams
Team Stevens, led by Lee Stevens, is one of the highest-earning teams in the state of Nevada, with $126.5M in closed sales volume across 269 sides in 2023
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
Utah homeseller files commission lawsuit against NAR, 13 others
The complaint — one of nearly two dozen targeting real estate's commission-sharing structure — alleges 'most' buyer agents will steer clients away from listings that offer lower commission
by Taylor Anderson Feb 12
This Black History Month, do more to promote Black homeownership
It's frustrating to see how misunderstood and divisive DEI efforts are, broker Janel Randall writes, while real estate professionals work every day to debunk myths around Black homeownership
by Janel Randall Feb 12
Top brokers and Trump attend Alex Witkoff's Palm Beach wedding
The star-studded event held at The Breakers featured guests like Fredrik Eklund, John Gomes, Howard Lorber, Don Peebles and Oren Alexander, as well as former President Donald Trump
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
For proptech adopters, waiting is one of the hardest parts: Triple-I
Brokerage leaders are still waiting to see the returns on their 2023 technology investments, according to the latest results from the Inman Intel Index. Read on for the biggest takeaways
by Chris LeBarton Feb 12
The real estate agent's guide to crafting powerful client personas
Knowing who you're talking to in your marketing gives you a greater ability to craft and target your messaging. Digital marketing expert Marci James shares strategies for crafting a client avatar
by Marci James Feb 12
WATCH: What commercial deals teach us about buyer commissions
US commercial real estate could show the way forward for residential buyer commissions. Redfin's Joe Rath, Collabra's Russ Cofano, CRMLS' Ed Zorn join James Dwiggins to discuss
by Jessi Healey Feb 12
Super Bowl ads, buyer bans and nefarious dealings: The Download
We're taking this opportunity to bring you some of the lesser-known stories you may have missed last week while you were reading about Keller Williams and NAR
by Christy Murdock Feb 10
WATCH: Mauricio Umansky talks American Real Estate Association
Mauricio Umansky talks about his new professional organization, American Real Estate Association or AREA, with Brad Inman at Inman Connect New York
by Jessi Healey Feb 10
Mauricio Umansky's top tips for retaining agents in 2024 
If you want to optimize agent performance and grow your business, Mauricio Umansky writes, lean in to fostering their talent, innovation and satisfaction
by Mauricio Umansky Feb 10
Top NYC team leaves Compass for new Side venture
As the Belisario Cruz Reyn Team, the group was 4th overall on the list of New York’s real estate teams with over 20 agents, with $155M in sales volume
by Taylor Anderson Feb 9