Why agent training's on trial in Sitzer | Burnett: The Download
This week: As Sitzer | Burnett begins, the way agents communicate on commission may be the first thing to change
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
True crime meets luxury real estate in gripping 'Crime Estate' podcast
Dallas real estate agents Heather Guild and Elena Richey bonded with a non-agent friend, Melanie Stout, over a shared interest in true crime and real estate and the 'Crime Estate' podcast was born
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
Everything to know now about Sitzer | Burnett: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the week's most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Oct. 13-20, 2023
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up
Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT, it can be a great resource for idea generation. We asked how to handle commission questions and got some surprisingly solid suggestions
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
Here's how to stop a vacant land scam with a single email
Opinion
Security expert Robert Siciliano teaches you the 5 red flags for this scam and shows you how to put a stop to this type of real estate fraud with a simple and effective email response
by Robert Siciliano Oct 20
Under their thumbs: The enigmatic homesellers behind Sitzer | Burnett
The plaintiffs in a class action antitrust suit challenging the industry’s commission structure took to the stand to make the case that the practice of homesellers paying buyer agents is 'unfair'
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 19
REBNY rule change will require sellers to pay buyer agents directly
As Sitzer | Burnett unfolds, the New York City trade association announced the upcoming rule change amid a nationwide reevaluation of buyer commission structures
by Taylor Anderson Oct 19
Staying top of mind: The power of persistence and skillful follow up
Watch this week's class with Talia McKinney from SERHANT. on the importance of persistence in the real estate industry, how it can improve your business and create lasting relationships
by Claire Buzzanca Oct 19
Diversity, equity and inclusion confusion: Equality isn't favoritism
Opinion
People often fear operating within equity and equality means selecting individuals solely based on that, broker Zak Shellhammer explains, but equity and equality are not about favoritism
by Zak Shellhammer Oct 19
10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn't)
Opinion
If the 80-20 principle is correct, it’s critical to make sure that you’re focused on what matters and delegate the rest. But agents have taken this too far, writes broker Nick Schlekeway
by Nick Schlekeway Oct 19
Agent training, objection scripts on trial as Sitzer | Burnett ends Day 3
On Day 2 of witness testimony Wednesday, attorney Michael Ketchmark narrowed in on training materials and presentation slides he alleged violated antitrust policies held by the defendants
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 18
Agents steer buyers to homes with better commissions, study claims
The study by a trio of researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of listings and found that those offering lower commissions to buyers' agents received less attention and took longer to sell
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change
The inaugural Triple-I survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Mauricio Umansky 'pasodobles' his way to victory on Week 4 of 'DWTS'
The Agency CEO was proclaimed 'matadorable' by 1 of the 'Dancing With the Stars' judges after showing off Mickey Mouse-style magical fingers while keeping a majestic frame to his routine
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
Chris LeBarton: How the Inman Intel Index changes the game
Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton has started tracking industry sentiment at a time of major change. He shared his insights from results of the Triple-I survey — and what comes next
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Keep 'em separated. Why personal beliefs and Code of Ethics don't mix
Opinion
Leigh Brown's application to run for NAR's upcoming  First VP position was rejected due to her social media activity. With eyes everywhere, this is a real lesson for all agents to learn from
by Rachael Hite Oct 18