Weeklong BoomTown outage was caused by hackers, CEO confirms
On Wednesday, executives told customers that a 'security incident involving a malicious third party' caused the outage that has disrupted thousands of brokers and agents since last week
by Taylor Anderson Apr 18
Still standing: Realtor resilience for challenging times
Need a pep talk? Coach Darryl Davis offers a little wisdom to help you remember your value and navigate the difficult waters of client service
by Darryl Davis Apr 18
Ex-HGTV star convicted of fraud sentenced to 4 years in prison
Charles 'Todd' Hill, 58, starred on 'Flip It to Win It' in 2013. He has been ordered to pay $9.4M in restitution for committing real estate fraud
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
Bye bye bye: Leave your team — without losing your connections
Co-founder of The Agency's BZP Group and regular cast member on 'Buying Beverly Hills' Joey Ben-Zvi writes that professionalism and respect are essential to leaving the right way
by Joey Ben-Zvi Apr 17
Jordan Cohen is as 'blue collar' as they come, but beloved by LA's elite
The 6-time No. 1 RE/MAX agent worldwide may deal with some of the loftiest stars, but he stays grounded in his work ethic and rarely deviates from a uniform of jeans and tennis shoes
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 17
Pulte objects to Sitzer | Burnett settlements: What's in it for me?
US homebuilder PulteGroup said it should have been provided with a plan to distribute claims so that it can estimate its recovery amount. But that document doesn't appear to exist
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17
10 things to do to stay relevant as a real estate agent in 2024
No matter what's going on in the industry at large, everyone has the opportunity to get better, faster and stronger at what they do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes
by Joseph Santini Apr 17
How accessible is your business for people with disabilities?
Don't let your office, your team or your website be a barrier to someone with disabilities, Rachael Hite writes. Accessible design benefits everyone
by Rachael Hite Apr 17
Here are the craziest things you've heard about commissions: Pulse
There's a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding out there. Here are the wildest things you've heard about commissions so far
by Inman Apr 17
What agents do post-settlement will define Real Estate 3.0
Two major real estate market transformations defined the past 50 years, writes CEO Patrick Kilner. Are we ready for whatever comes next?
by Patrick Kilner Apr 16
Use intentional reflection to optimize your decision-making
Embrace reflection as a tool for growth, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, to clarify purpose, redefine goals, cultivate adaptability, and control the ebbs and flows of business
Lesson Learned: Find and follow great role models
Find out how top producer Juan Carlos Barreneche leveraged great advice to build out a team and create his own training community
by Troy Palmquist Apr 16
Agents feel the pain as BoomTown outage extends into another week
Since April 10, brokerage websites across the country have been dark as BoomTown scrambles to resolve service disruptions. The outage has already impacted the bottom line, agents told Inman
by Taylor Anderson Apr 15
Ditch generic marketing: Convey your value with storytelling
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Forget the infographics, lists and pie charts, broker Teresa Boardman writes. Instead, tell a compelling story about how you've helped your clients
by Teresa Boardman Apr 15
Coldwell wins St. Louis agent Laura MacDonald back from Compass
MacDonald is the latest agent to boomerang back from a previous brokerage amid intense competition. In 2023, while an agent at Compass, she closed approximately $20M in sales volume
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
Will lawsuits end 6% commissions? Probably not, 1 law professor says
A provision in NAR's settlement barring listing agents from offering buyer agents compensation is 'largely symbolic,' USC professor Jordan Barry said Friday at a University of Minnesota conference
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15