Real estate tycoon sentenced to death in Vietnam fraud case
Truong My Lan was at the center of the sprawling fraud case, accused of embezzling as much as $12.5B. A court sentenced her to death on Thursday as part of an anti-corruption crackdown
by Taylor Anderson Apr 11
How are you doing? Americans now rank at an all-time happiness low
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Your team members and customers are struggling, Rachael Hite writes. Here is what wise brokers need to know about the state of happiness and how it impacts all of us
by Rachael Hite Apr 11
Top South Florida agent Danilo Tavares leaves Elliman for Corcoran
Tavares closed $90M in sales volume in 2023 and co-listed that same year 12 Indian Creek, which was purchased by Amazon's Jeff Bezos for $79M, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 11
30 listing lead generation ideas for a post-NAR settlement market
If you want to build the listing side of your business in the wake of the NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 11
3 advantages of tailoring your marketing strategy to niche buyers
When you think about who you’re speaking to and what they want to hear, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, you’ll be rewarded with a full pipeline, satisfied customers and great ROI
by Rainy Hake Austin Apr 11
Maximizing profits by collaborating with real estate wholesalers
Agents willing to collaborate with reputable wholesalers tap into new market segments, Andrew Helling writes, elevate their own service offerings and capture listings from motivated sellers
by Andrew Helling Apr 11
Mauricio Umansky's 4 brokerage-building growing pains to watch for
With forethought and savvy decision-making, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes, you can overcome your brokerage's biggest obstacles
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 11
President Kevin Sears pulls back curtain on changes ahead for NAR
On the 'Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered' podcast Tuesday, Sears said interim CEO Nykia Wright has agreed to extend her contract through the end of 2024 as NAR executives focus on the road ahead
by Taylor Anderson Apr 10
2022 Deal of the Year winner David Mayer returns to Compass
The 2022 REBNY award winner has decided to return to Compass after a nearly 2-year stint over at Corcoran. He said Compass' tech was 'light years ahead of other brokerages'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
How NAR's settlement threatens Black Realtors and homebuyers
This is a moment in history when NAREB and our leaders must stand up for justice and equality, writes Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers
Should your next hire be a generative AI assistant?
Forget searching online for the perfect assistant, trainer Bernice Ross writes. AI is rapidly evolving, and the best assistant you have ever hired may be just a few clicks away
by Bernice Ross Apr 10
Tomer Fridman and Sally Forster Jones form new team
The LA-based luxury powerhouses have collaborated together at Compass for 6 years. After clients suggested they make the partnership official, the pair formed Jones Fridman International
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 10
Brokers brace for NAR settlement to drive commissions south: Intel
A $418M settlement in March by NAR caught agents and leaders by surprise. In a mixed bag of responses to the latest Intel Index poll, they shared their early reactions and existential fears
by Daniel Houston Apr 10
Hey, that's who we are! NAR in new trademark dispute over 'R' logo
NAR told the US Patent and Trademark Office on Monday that an NYC-based investment firm that operates fintech marketplace Republic has stepped over the line with its logo. What do you think?
by Taylor Anderson Apr 10
Here are the commission questions your clients are asking now: Pulse
We asked you to share with us the commission questions your clients have and how you're explaining the lawsuit fallout
by Inman Apr 10
Title data is helping real estate agents and lenders prospect
DataTrace, which now operates more than 1,800 U.S. title plants, says the remarkable granularity of its data can help identify renters who are ready to buy, empty nesters and fix-and-flip investors
by Matt Carter Apr 9